Douglas County Health Data

Douglas County, Colorado

Health Score

99/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

82.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

82.5 yr

State avg 78.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.0%

State avg 9.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

70

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

197

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Douglas County, Colorado

Douglas County leads nation in longevity

Douglas County residents live to 82.5 years—3.6 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years—with the lowest poor or fair health rate at just 9.8%. This Denver suburb ranks among America's healthiest counties overall.

Colorado's healthiest county by far

Douglas County's 82.5-year life expectancy vastly exceeds Colorado's 78.2-year state average—a 4.3-year gap that places the county at the top of state rankings. Only 9.8% report poor or fair health, the best rate statewide.

Dramatically outpaces Denver and El Paso

Douglas County residents live 5.1 years longer than Denver (77.4) and 6.3 years longer than El Paso (76.2). Its 4.0% uninsured rate is less than half the uninsured rate in either neighboring urban county.

Affluent suburbs with solid healthcare access

Douglas County has 70 primary care providers per 100,000 and 197 mental health providers per 100K, reflecting robust suburban infrastructure. With just 4.0% uninsured—well below the state average of 9.7%—healthcare access remains strong across the county.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Douglas County, CO?
Douglas County has a health score of 99/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #1 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 Douglas County?
Life expectancy in Douglas County is 82.5 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Douglas County above the state average.
How does Douglas County health compare to the Colorado average?
Douglas County's health score of 99/100 is above the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 82.5 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.0% vs. 9.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Douglas County?
Key health factors for Douglas County include: life expectancy (82.5 years), uninsured rate (4.0%), and primary care physician access (70:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 197:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Douglas County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 99/100 ("Excellent"), Douglas County is one of the healthier counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 82.5 years. 4.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Douglas County healthier than the Colorado average?
Douglas County's health score of 99/100 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. Douglas County has better primary care access (70:1 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.