El Paso County Health Data
El Paso County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
468
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
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 El Paso County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | El Paso | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | El Paso | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.9% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | El Paso | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | El Paso | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare El Paso County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Density High in El Paso County
Health data brief for El Paso County, Colorado.
El Paso County reports 468 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration higher than the national median of 250. However, the county has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is slightly lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy for residents is 76.2 years, which is shorter than the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, a lower percentage than the state average of 9.7%. Additionally, 14.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.