Mineral County Health Data
Mineral County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
125.2
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 Mineral County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.1% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.6% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.1% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.2% | 31.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mineral County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider access higher than national median in Mineral County
Health data brief for Mineral County, Colorado.
The primary care provider ratio in Mineral County is 108 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Specific data regarding life expectancy and mental health providers in this county are not currently available in federal datasets. The uninsured rate among residents stands at 8.4%, while the Colorado state figure is 9.7% and the national average is 10%. Additionally, 13.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the 17% reported across the United States. These figures provide a local snapshot of health access and resident health status within the county population. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mineral County, Colorado
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Mineral County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.