Grand County Health Data
Grand County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.9 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
182
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.1%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
69.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.7 per 100K
Dentists
19.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
50.7
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 Grand County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.8% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 69.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.5% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grand 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
Grand County life expectancy exceeds national and state averages
Health data brief for Grand County, Colorado.
Life expectancy in Grand County is 83.9 years, nearly seven years longer than the national average of approximately 77 years and higher than the Colorado state average of 78.2 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 10.3%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio stands at 57 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 182 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 12.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national figure 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.