Garfield County Health Data
Garfield County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
290
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.6 per 100K
Dentists
16.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 Garfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.8% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.0% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 26.9% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garfield County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Garfield County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Colorado Average
Health data brief for Garfield County, Colorado.
Garfield County has an uninsured rate of 14.1%, which is a higher percentage than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. The county’s life expectancy is 80.0 years, which is longer than the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. In clinical settings, there are 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 290 per 100,000 residents, which also exceeds the national median of 250. Approximately 15.0% 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.