Gunnison County Health Data
Gunnison County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
10.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.8 per 100K
Dentists
40.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 Gunnison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gunnison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.7% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gunnison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gunnison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 8.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.5% | 69.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gunnison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.9% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gunnison 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
Gunnison County reports lower rates of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Gunnison County, Colorado.
In Gunnison County, 10.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure significantly lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 82.9 years, which is higher than the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.9%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 9.7%. In terms of provider availability, the county has 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider density is also higher than national levels, with 300 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.