Eagle County Health Data
Eagle County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
89.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
89.7 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
296
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
63.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.0 per 100K
Dentists
36.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Eagle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Eagle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.6% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.0% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Eagle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.9% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Eagle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.7% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Eagle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Eagle County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Eagle County Life Expectancy Reaches Nearly 90 Years
Health data brief for Eagle County, Colorado.
Residents of Eagle County have a life expectancy of 89.7 years, which is notably longer than the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite this outcome, the county’s uninsured rate stands at 11.8%, which is a higher percentage than the state average of 9.7%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. There are 296 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is also higher than the national median of 250. About 13.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.