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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Phillips County, CO?
Phillips County has a health score of 45/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #49 out of 64 counties in Colorado (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Phillips County?
Life expectancy in Phillips County is 76.3 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Phillips County below the state average.
How does Phillips County health compare to the Colorado average?
Phillips County's health score of 45/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 76.3 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8% vs. 9.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Phillips County?
Key health factors for Phillips County include: life expectancy (76.3 years), uninsured rate (12.8%), and primary care physician access (89:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 112:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Phillips County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 45/100 ("Below Average"), Phillips County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.3 years. 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Phillips County?
Phillips County's health score of 45/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. The uninsured rate of 12.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.