Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 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
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
200
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.2 per 100K
Dentists
30.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.7% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider access in Morgan County lower than national median
Health data brief for Morgan County, Colorado.
Mental health providers in Morgan County are available at a rate of 200 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 55 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 13.4%, compared to the Colorado state mark of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 75.6 years, shorter than the state's 78.2 years and the national 77-year average. About 17.7% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is slightly higher than 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.