Routt County Health Data
Routt County, Colorado
Health Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.3 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
351
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Routt County, Colorado
Routt County leads the nation
At 83.3 years, Routt County's life expectancy is nearly 7 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years—among the highest in the nation. Just 11.6% of residents report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 18%, signaling exceptional population health.
Colorado's second-best performer
Routt County's 83.3-year life expectancy is second only to Pitkin County (94.2 years) in Colorado, towering 5.1 years above the state average of 78.2 years. With a 9.1% uninsured rate just below Colorado's 9.7% average, Routt combines longevity with broad insurance access.
Clear regional health leader
Routt County's 83.3-year life expectancy is the second-highest among all eight counties—5.2 years ahead of Rio Blanco (78.7 years) and 10.8 years ahead of Pueblo (72.5 years). Its 9.1% uninsured rate is among the best in the cohort, reflecting strong health security.
Exceptional health infrastructure
Routt County boasts 132 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 351 mental health providers per 100,000—among the highest densities in the eight-county group. This robust network ensures residents access preventive, acute, and behavioral care, driving the county's outstanding longevity.
Protect Routt's health advantage
Routt County's exceptional health outcomes rest on strong coverage and provider access. If you're among the 9.1% uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or Colorado's Connect for Health to secure coverage and complete the county's commitment to keeping all residents healthy.
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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.