Rio Blanco County Health Data
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
244
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
76.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 123.5 per 100K
Dentists
76.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
46.0
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 Rio Blanco County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rio Blanco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% | 27.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% | 26.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.6% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rio Blanco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 12.8% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rio Blanco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.4% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rio Blanco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rio Blanco County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rio Blanco County primary care ratio nearly double national median
Health data brief for Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
Rio Blanco County maintains 124 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 78.7 years, which is higher than both the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.5%, slightly lower than the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is 244 per 100,000 residents, which is just below the national median of 250. About 16.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is comparable to the 17% national average. 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.