Park County Health Data
Park County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 16.9 per 100K
Dentists
22.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.6
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 Park County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Park | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.5% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Park | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.9% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Park | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Park | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.3% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Park County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider access in Park County below national median
Health data brief for Park County, Colorado.
Primary care provider access in Park County is 17 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 105 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 81.5 years, longer than both the state figure of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, lower than the state's 9.7% and the national 10% average. Approximately 12.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Park County, Colorado
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Park County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.