La Plata County Health Data
La Plata County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
557
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.1%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 131.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.2
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 La Plata County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | La Plata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 20.8% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | La Plata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | La Plata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | La Plata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.3% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare La Plata 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
High mental health provider ratio in La Plata County
Health data brief for La Plata County, Colorado.
La Plata County has 557 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national 250 median. This metric distinguishes the county within the state of Colorado. Other data shows a life expectancy of 80.3 years, which is longer than the 78.2-year state average and the 77-year national average. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 12.1%, which is lower than the 17% national average. In terms of insurance coverage, the uninsured rate is 10.4%, which is slightly higher than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and close to the 10% national average. There are 132 primary care providers per 100,000 people, exceeding the national 70 median. All provider data is derived from the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. 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.