Huerfano County Health Data
Huerfano County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
170
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.3 per 100K
Dentists
28.8
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 Huerfano County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Huerfano | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% | 26.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.9% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Huerfano | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Huerfano | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.7% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.9% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 69.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Huerfano | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Huerfano 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
Huerfano County life expectancy tracks below state and national norms
Health data brief for Huerfano County, Colorado.
Life expectancy in Huerfano County is 72.5 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the Colorado state average of 78.2 years. The data shows that 18.9% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 9.3%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 9.7%. Healthcare provider availability in the county includes 72 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is near the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the county has 170 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than 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.