Prowers County Health Data
Prowers County, Colorado
Health Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
289
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Prowers County, Colorado
Prowers County faces deep challenges
At 73.7 years, Prowers County's life expectancy is 2.7 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing it among the lowest in Colorado. More than 22% of residents report poor or fair health—one of the highest rates in the state—signaling serious population health concerns.
Among Colorado's most vulnerable
Prowers County ranks near the bottom of Colorado's health rankings, with a life expectancy 4.5 years below the state average of 78.2 years. Its 13.0% uninsured rate is 3.3 percentage points above Colorado's 9.7% average, compounding access barriers for a struggling population.
Lowest life expectancy in region
Prowers County's 73.7-year life expectancy is the lowest among all eight profiled counties, including Rio Grande (72.3 years) in the south. Its 13.0% uninsured rate ties it with Rio Grande as the most uninsured in the regional cohort.
Critical shortage of primary care
Prowers County has only 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest of all eight counties—leaving vast stretches of the county without basic care access. Mental health support is stronger at 289 per 100,000, but the primary care gap means many residents never reach mental health treatment.
Coverage is the first step
With 13% of Prowers County uninsured and severe provider shortages, securing health insurance is critical. Visit healthcare.gov or call Colorado's Connect for Health at 1-855-752-6749 to find Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer coverage—your first defense against the county's health gaps.
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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.