Larimer County Health Data
Larimer County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
546
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
10.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Larimer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Larimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.4% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.9% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Larimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Larimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.0% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.1% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 7.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Larimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.2% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Larimer 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
Low poor and fair health rates in Larimer County
Health data brief for Larimer County, Colorado.
In Larimer County, 10.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the 17% national average. This health status metric is one of several points where the county differs from state and national figures. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is lower than the 9.7% Colorado state average and the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 80.5 years, exceeding both the 78.2-year state average and the 77-year national average. Access to care includes 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national 70 median. Mental health provider availability is 546 per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national 250 median. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Larimer County, Colorado
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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.