Dolores County Health Data

Dolores County, Colorado

Health Score

77/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

State avg 78.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

State avg 9.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

42

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Dolores County, Colorado

Dolores County matches national life expectancy

Dolores County residents live to 78.5 years, virtually matching the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With only 14.8% reporting poor or fair health, this rural southwestern county demonstrates better health outcomes than many peers.

Rural county slightly above state average

At 78.5 years, Dolores County's life expectancy edges above Colorado's 78.2-year state average by 0.3 years. The county ranks favorably among rural Colorado communities in overall health metrics.

Outperforms similar rural mountain counties

Dolores County's 78.5-year life expectancy exceeds Fremont County (75.5 years) and matches Garfield County (80.0 years), despite having fewer healthcare resources. The 14.8% poor/fair health rate reflects a relatively healthy rural population.

Limited primary care in rural setting

Dolores County has just 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far below state and national standards—and mental health provider data remains unavailable. Only 7.8% are uninsured, suggesting stable employment and family health coverage dominate the largely agricultural economy.

Ensure health coverage reaches Dolores County

While uninsured rates are low, rural residents should verify Medicare, Medicaid, or marketplace coverage annually. Contact the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing for rural healthcare resources and specialist referral networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Dolores County, CO?
Dolores County has a health score of 77/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #20 out of 64 counties in Colorado (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Dolores County?
Life expectancy in Dolores County is 78.5 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Dolores County above the state average.
How does Dolores County health compare to the Colorado average?
Dolores County's health score of 77/100 is above the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 78.5 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8% vs. 9.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Dolores County?
Key health factors for Dolores County include: life expectancy (78.5 years), uninsured rate (7.8%), and primary care physician access (42:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Dolores County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 77/100 ("Excellent"), Dolores County is one of the healthier counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.5 years. 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Dolores County healthier than the Colorado average?
Dolores County's health score of 77/100 exceeds the Colorado average of 63/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Dolores County has better primary care access (42:1 ratio) than the state average (70:1).

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.