Rio Grande County Health Data
Rio Grande County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.4 per 100K
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 Grande County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rio Grande | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rio Grande | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 12.8% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rio Grande | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 61.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rio Grande | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 31.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rio Grande County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rio Grande County uninsured rate reaches 14.1 percent
Health data brief for Rio Grande County, Colorado.
Rio Grande County reports an uninsured rate of 14.1%, exceeding the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in the county is 72.3 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 78.2 years. Mental health provider availability is 54 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 16.7% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the 17% national figure. Primary care access is measured at 96 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.