Gunnison County Health Data

Gunnison County, Colorado

Health Score

91/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

82.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

82.9 yr

State avg 78.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

State avg 9.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

87

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

300

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Gunnison County, Colorado

Gunnison County outpaces national health

Gunnison residents live 82.9 years on average—4.6 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.3 years. Just 10.7% report poor or fair health, the best rate among these eight counties and a sign of genuine wellness advantage.

Second-best life expectancy in Colorado

At 82.9 years, Gunnison County beats Colorado's 78.2-year state average by 4.7 years and ranks near the top of all Colorado counties. The county's 10.7% poor/fair health rate is among the state's lowest, reflecting strong prevention and primary care.

Mountain rival to Grand County's dominance

Gunnison's 82.9-year life expectancy trails only Grand County (83.9 years) among nearby mountain communities and significantly outperforms lower-elevation peers like Huerfano (72.5 years). The county's 10.7% poor/fair health rate is the healthiest in this analysis.

Best provider access in the group

Gunnison leads with 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an outstanding 300 mental health providers per 100,000—the highest mental health capacity here. Just 6.9% of residents lack health insurance, well below Colorado's 9.7% average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Gunnison County, CO?
Gunnison County has a health score of 91/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #8 out of 64 counties in Colorado (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Gunnison County?
Life expectancy in Gunnison County is 82.9 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Gunnison County above the state average.
How does Gunnison County health compare to the Colorado average?
Gunnison County's health score of 91/100 is above the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 82.9 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9% vs. 9.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Gunnison County?
Key health factors for Gunnison County include: life expectancy (82.9 years), uninsured rate (6.9%), and primary care physician access (87:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 300:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Gunnison County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 91/100 ("Excellent"), Gunnison County is one of the healthier counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 82.9 years. 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Gunnison County healthier than the Colorado average?
Gunnison County's health score of 91/100 exceeds the Colorado average of 63/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.