Las Animas County Health Data
Las Animas County, Colorado
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Las Animas County, Colorado
Las Animas faces serious health crisis
At 74.0 years, Las Animas County residents live 4.9 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's alarming 21.0% poor/fair health rate—the highest we track—signals severe population health distress.
Colorado's most vulnerable county
Las Animas ranks among Colorado's lowest counties for life expectancy at 74.0 years, trailing the state average by 4.2 years. The county's 21.0% poor/fair health rate is more than double Colorado's healthier counties.
Health crisis outpacing nearby counties
Las Animas's 74.0-year life expectancy falls 3-7 years below neighbors like Huerfano (77.5), Pueblo (76.8), and Archuleta counties. Only Logan County matches Las Animas's devastating longevity gap.
Provider shortage compounds health crisis
Las Animas has just 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far below state needs—forcing many to travel for basic care. With 11.1% uninsured and limited mental health providers (188 per 100K), residents face compounded barriers to addressing chronic disease and behavioral health.
Taking first steps toward health recovery
Las Animas residents deserve access to affordable healthcare and insurance protection. Call 1-855-PLANS-CO to speak with an enrollment specialist about coverage options, or visit connect.colorado.gov to explore plans available to you today.
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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.