Rio Grande County Health Data

Rio Grande County has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #57 out of 64 counties in Colorado (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Rio Grande County is 72.3 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Rio Grande County below the state average.

Rio Grande County's health score of 36/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 72.3 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1% vs. 9.7% statewide.

Key health factors for Rio Grande County include: life expectancy (72.3 years), uninsured rate (14.1%), and primary care physician access (96:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), Rio Grande County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.3 years. 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Rio Grande County's health score of 36/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. The uninsured rate of 14.1% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.