Montrose County Health Data
Montrose County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
299
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 85.7 per 100K
Dentists
20.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
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 Montrose County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montrose | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.7% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 8.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% | 26.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.1% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montrose | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montrose | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.9% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montrose | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montrose 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
Uninsured rate in Montrose County exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Montrose County, Colorado.
The uninsured rate in Montrose County is 13.4%, a figure higher than the Colorado state percentage of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 77.9 years, nearly matching the state figure of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 86 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 299 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. Approximately 16.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, just below the national average of 17%. 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.