Kit Carson County Health Data
Kit Carson County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
172
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
57.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
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 Kit Carson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kit Carson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kit Carson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kit Carson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.0% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kit Carson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kit Carson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider access in Kit Carson County
Health data brief for Kit Carson County, Colorado.
Kit Carson County reports 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national 70 median. This provider data, sourced from the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, is presented alongside a life expectancy of 75.6 years. This is shorter than the 78.2-year state average and the 77-year national average. The uninsured rate in the county sits at 12.9%, which is higher than the 9.7% state average and the 10% national average. Additionally, 15.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Mental health access includes 172 providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national 250 median. These statistics are part of the CDC record for regional health outcomes. 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.