Moffat County Health Data
Moffat County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
203
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
22.6
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 Moffat County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Moffat | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Moffat | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Moffat | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.3% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.3% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Moffat | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Moffat 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
Primary care provider ratio in Moffat County below national median
Health data brief for Moffat County, Colorado.
Primary care provider access in Moffat County is 23 providers per 100,000 people, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for the county is 75.1 years, which is shorter than the Colorado state figure of 78.2 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, compared to the state's 9.7% and a national average of 10%. Furthermore, 19.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. Mental health providers are present at a rate of 203 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. 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.