Ouray County Health Data
Ouray County, Colorado
Health Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
85.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
85.4 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
251
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Ouray County, Colorado
Ouray County's exceptional longevity stands out
At 85.4 years, Ouray County residents live 5.1 years longer than the U.S. average of 80.3 years, making it one of America's longevity leaders. The 12.2% poor/fair health rate falls well below the national average of 18%, demonstrating that Ouray residents not only live longer but report substantially better health.
Colorado's healthiest county by far
Ouray County's 85.4-year life expectancy leads Colorado by 7.2 years and ranks among the nation's best; the county also posts the lowest 12.2% poor/fair health rate compared to Colorado's 16% average. An uninsured rate of just 5.8%—2 percentage points below Colorado's already-strong 9.7%—ensures residents can access the county's robust health infrastructure.
Outpacing all neighboring mountain counties
Ouray County's 85.4-year life expectancy dramatically exceeds Montrose (77.9), Gunnison (78.5), and San Miguel counties, establishing it as a regional longevity beacon. The county's 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents ensures accessible frontline care, while 251 mental health providers per 100,000 support the county's strong mental health infrastructure.
Excellence across insurance, providers, and wellness
Only 5.8% of Ouray County residents lack insurance—the lowest rate in Colorado—and the county offers 79 primary care and 251 mental health providers per 100,000, ensuring coordinated, accessible care. This combination of universal coverage and robust providers has created a community where residents live long, healthy lives.
Ouray residents: keep coverage current and strong
With exceptional health outcomes and near-universal coverage, Ouray County should celebrate its success while ensuring no one slips through the cracks. If you're uninsured or underinsured, visit Colorado.gov/PEAK to explore coverage options and maintain the county's outstanding health trajectory.
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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.