Phillips County Health Data
Phillips County, Colorado
Health Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Phillips County, Colorado
Phillips County's health gap
At 76.3 years, Phillips County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by a margin, placing it squarely at the national median. Nearly 20% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of about 18%, signaling slightly elevated health challenges in this rural community.
Below state health benchmarks
Phillips County ranks below Colorado's state life expectancy of 78.2 years, a gap of 1.9 years that reflects persistent health disparities. The county's 12.8% uninsured rate also exceeds Colorado's 9.7% average, leaving more residents without stable healthcare access.
Rural health challenges shared
Compared to neighboring Prowers County (73.7 years) and Rio Grande County (72.3 years), Phillips County performs better on life expectancy. However, its uninsured rate (12.8%) sits between better-insured Rio Blanco (9.5%) and the less-insured Prowers (13.0%).
Primary care access is adequate
With 89 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Phillips County maintains reasonable physician coverage for a rural area, supported by 112 mental health providers per 100,000. Yet 12.8% of residents remain uninsured, meaning thousands lack a consistent path to preventive and urgent care.
Find your coverage option today
If you're among Phillips County's uninsured, Colorado's marketplace, Medicaid, and employer plans offer real pathways to coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or Colorado's Connect for Health to explore options that fit your budget and health needs.
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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.