Fremont County Health Data
Fremont County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.2
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 Fremont County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.4% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.5% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 69.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fremont 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
Life Expectancy in Fremont County Trails State Average
Health data brief for Fremont County, Colorado.
The life expectancy in Fremont County is 75.5 years, which is shorter than the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports that 17.4% of residents are in poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare providers, the county has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 394 per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 8.7%, which is a lower percentage than the Colorado state average of 9.7%. 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.