Pueblo County Health Data
Pueblo County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
589
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.6 per 100K
Dentists
9.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.4
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 Pueblo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pueblo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pueblo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pueblo | 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) | 58.1% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pueblo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pueblo County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pueblo County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Pueblo County, Colorado.
Pueblo County reports 589 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. Despite high provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, which is lower than the state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, sitting below both the Colorado average of 9.7% and the national 10%. Approximately 18.5% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Primary care access is measured at 67 providers per 100,000 people, which is just under 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.