Summit County Health Data
Summit County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
92.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
92.4 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
417
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
123.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.8 per 100K
Dentists
58.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
100.5
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 Summit County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.7% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.1% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.0% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.6% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.5% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Summit 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
Summit County Life Expectancy Surpasses 92 Years
Health data brief for Summit County, Colorado.
Summit County reports a life expectancy of 92.4 years, one of the highest in the United States and well above the Colorado state average of 78.2 years. The county also features a high ratio of mental health providers at 417 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Primary care access is similarly robust, with 81 providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. However, the uninsured rate of 10.4% is slightly higher than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 12.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures highlight a high life expectancy alongside specific variations in insurance coverage. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.