Phillips County Health Data
Phillips County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 88.7 per 100K
Dentists
22.3
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 Phillips County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.6% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.3% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Phillips County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider access in Phillips County lags national median
Health data brief for Phillips County, Colorado.
Phillips County records 112 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250. This metric also sits lower than typical provider availability across much of Colorado. Regarding overall mortality, life expectancy in the county is 76.3 years, trailing the state average of 78.2 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.8%, which is higher than both the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 19.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Primary care access shows 89 providers per 100,000 people, exceeding the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.