San Miguel County Health Data
San Miguel County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
86.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
86.5 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
331
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.4%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
99.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.7 per 100K
Dentists
87.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.4
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 Miguel County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Miguel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.3% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Miguel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.4% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.2% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Miguel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Miguel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.8% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Miguel County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
San Miguel County Life Expectancy Reaches 86.5 Years
Health data brief for San Miguel County, Colorado.
Residents in San Miguel County have a life expectancy of 86.5 years, surpassing the Colorado state average of 78.2 years and the national average of 77 years by a significant margin. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 87 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health care follows a similar trend, with 331 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 7.5%, lower than both the state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 12.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in San Miguel 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 Miguel 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.