San Juan County Health Data
San Juan County, Colorado
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in San Juan County, Colorado
San Juan's health picture unclear
While national life expectancy sits at 76.4 years, San Juan County's specific figure isn't available—but we do know that 15.1% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly above the U.S. average of 13%. This snapshot suggests health challenges worth monitoring in this mountain community.
Health status lags Colorado average
Colorado's state life expectancy stands at 78.2 years, but San Juan's figure remains unreported. With 15.1% of residents in poor or fair health, the county trails the state's typical wellness patterns and warrants closer attention to preventive care and health infrastructure.
Surrounded by better health outcomes
San Juan sits among Colorado's highest-elevation counties, where neighbors like San Miguel (86.5 years life expectancy) and Summit (92.4 years) dramatically outpace the state average. San Juan's 15.1% poor/fair health rate places it among the state's most challenged communities for health outcomes.
Healthcare access stretched thin
One in seven San Juan residents—13.5%—lack health insurance, nearly 40% above Colorado's state average of 9.7%. Data on primary care providers is limited, but the county boasts 374 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, suggesting effort to address behavioral health needs in this remote mountain region.
Explore coverage options now
With 13.5% uninsured, San Juan residents should review Colorado's Connect for Health marketplace and Medicaid eligibility immediately. Even basic coverage dramatically improves health outcomes—visit connectforhealthco.com to find a plan that works for your budget.
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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.