Las Animas County Health Data
Las Animas County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
188
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.8
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 Las Animas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Las Animas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Las Animas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Las Animas | 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) | 53.9% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Las Animas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Las Animas 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
Life expectancy metrics in Las Animas County
Health data brief for Las Animas County, Colorado.
Las Animas County has a life expectancy of 74.0 years, which is shorter than the 78.2-year state average and the 77-year national average. This metric is reported alongside a poor or fair health rate of 21.0%, which is higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, higher than the 9.7% state average and the 10% national average. Healthcare access metrics show 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national 70 median. For mental health, there are 188 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national 250 median. These statistics are based on data from the CDC and the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. 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.