Hinsdale County Health Data
Hinsdale County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
261
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
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 Hinsdale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hinsdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.9% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.4% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.5% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hinsdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.3% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hinsdale | 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) | 69.0% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hinsdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| 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 Hinsdale 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
Hinsdale County uninsured rate surpasses state and national averages
Health data brief for Hinsdale County, Colorado.
Hinsdale County has an uninsured rate of 13.7%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. While life expectancy and primary care provider data are not currently available for this county, other metrics show 11.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. For mental health services, the county has 261 providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly above the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures represent the most recent available data for the county from standard federal health surveillance sources. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hinsdale County, Colorado
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Hinsdale County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.