Eagle County Health Data
Eagle County, Colorado
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Eagle County, Colorado
Eagle County's exceptional life expectancy puzzles analysts
Eagle County reports 89.7 years life expectancy—an extraordinary 10.8 years above the U.S. average—yet 13.5% report poor or fair health. This divergence warrants investigation; data quality or demographic composition may explain the exceptional figure.
State's highest life expectancy reported
Eagle County's 89.7-year life expectancy far exceeds Colorado's 78.2-year state average by 11.5 years, an unprecedented gap. While the figure merits scrutiny, it suggests distinct health advantages or unique population demographics in this mountain resort community.
Dramatically different from surrounding counties
Eagle County's reported 89.7 years contrasts sharply with Garfield County (80.0) and Fremont County (75.5), suggesting either superior health outcomes or data collection differences. The 13.5% poor/fair health rate aligns more closely with regional peers.
Mountain resort uninsured rate highest regionally
Despite affluent Vail and Beaver Creek communities, Eagle County's 11.8% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 9.7%, likely reflecting seasonal workers and service industry employment. Primary care providers number 79 per 100K, with 296 mental health providers per 100K supporting residents.
Mountain workers need reliable coverage
If you work seasonally in Eagle County's tourism industry, health coverage gaps pose real risks. Explore Connect for Health Colorado's marketplace options and Medicaid for coverage that travels with you year-round.
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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.