San Juan County Health Data
San Juan County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
374
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
144.9
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 San Juan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.8% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 23.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.0% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 61.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.7% | 69.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 31.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Juan County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
San Juan County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for San Juan County, Colorado.
San Juan County reports a mental health provider ratio of 374 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While local data for primary care providers and life expectancy were unavailable for this reporting cycle, other metrics show an uninsured rate of 13.5%. This insurance gap is higher than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of approximately 10%. Additionally, 15.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s health profile is marked by this high availability of mental health specialists alongside a higher proportion of residents lacking health insurance. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in San Juan County, Colorado
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in San Juan County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.