Montezuma County Health Data
Montezuma County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
238
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 103.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Montezuma County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montezuma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% | 26.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.2% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montezuma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montezuma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.8% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.2% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montezuma | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 31.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montezuma 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
Life expectancy in Montezuma County lower than state and national marks
Health data brief for Montezuma County, Colorado.
Life expectancy in Montezuma County is 74.3 years, which is shorter than the Colorado state mark of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 103 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Meanwhile, the mental health provider ratio is 238 per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 12.4%, a figure higher than both the state figure of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. About 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly above the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.