Fremont County Health Data
Fremont County, Colorado
Health Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
394
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Fremont County, Colorado
Fremont County faces nation's health challenges
At 75.5 years, Fremont County has the lowest life expectancy in this analysis—3.4 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The 17.4% poor or fair health rate ranks among Colorado's worst, signaling concentrated health disadvantage.
Colorado's unhealthiest county
Fremont County's 75.5-year life expectancy is the lowest in Colorado, trailing the state average of 78.2 by 2.7 years. The county faces acute health disparities requiring targeted intervention.
Worst outcomes in rural southwest region
Fremont County residents live 4.2 years less than Dolores County (78.5) and 4.5 years less than Garfield County (80.0). Its 17.4% poor/fair health rate dramatically exceeds nearby counties, reflecting concentrated socioeconomic stress.
Limited primary care, emerging mental health services
Fremont County has 46 primary care providers per 100K and 394 mental health providers per 100K, suggesting recent investment in behavioral health. With 8.7% uninsured—above the state average of 9.7%—healthcare access remains a barrier for many residents.
Fremont County: coverage critical to health
Nearly one in 11 Fremont residents lacks insurance in Colorado's unhealthiest county. Contact the Fremont County Department of Human Services or visit Connect for Health Colorado to secure Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health center access.
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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.