Kiowa County Health Data
Kiowa County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
147.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
147.5
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 Kiowa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.6% | 27.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 26.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% | 19.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.3% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kiowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kiowa County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kiowa County reports limited mental health provider availability
Health data brief for Kiowa County, Colorado.
Kiowa County has 72 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This occurs as 19.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 6.6%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy and primary care provider data are currently unavailable for this county. The recorded health metrics indicate a contrast between low provider ratios and a lower-than-average uninsured rate when compared to state and national figures. 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.