Pitkin County Health Data
Pitkin County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
94.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
94.2 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
457
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
9.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.5 per 100K
Dentists
40.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.0
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 Pitkin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pitkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 20.3% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.5% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.3% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pitkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.3% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.6% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pitkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.6% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 10.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pitkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 25.9% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pitkin 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
Pitkin County life expectancy reaches 94.2 years, surpassing national levels
Health data brief for Pitkin County, Colorado.
Residents of Pitkin County have a life expectancy of 94.2 years, significantly exceeding the national average of 77 years and the Colorado state average of 78.2 years. Clinical data shows a mental health provider ratio of 457 per 100,000 residents, well above the national median of 250. The county reports an uninsured rate of 7.0%, lower than the state average of 9.7% and the national 10%. Roughly 9.9% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, a figure that is lower than the 17% national average. Primary care availability is 87 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. Explore state-level data.
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.