Mesa County Health Data
Mesa County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
397
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 116.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.9
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 Mesa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mesa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.5% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mesa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% | 19.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mesa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.9% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 61.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.6% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mesa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mesa 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 availability in Mesa County
Health data brief for Mesa County, Colorado.
Mesa County has 117 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national 70 median. Other healthcare availability includes 397 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, also higher than the national 250 median. The county reports a life expectancy of 76.7 years, which is shorter than the 78.2-year Colorado state average and the 77-year national average. About 15.7% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in Mesa County is 9.9%, which is slightly higher than the 9.7% state average and just below the 10% national average. Explore more data through the CDC County Health Rankings.
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.