Teller County Health Data
Teller County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
252
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.1 per 100K
Dentists
24.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.3
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 Teller County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Teller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.4% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Teller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 12.8% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Teller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.8% | 69.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.9% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Teller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Teller County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Teller County Uninsured Rate Significantly Below State Average
Health data brief for Teller County, Colorado.
The uninsured rate in Teller County is 6.3%, which is significantly lower than the Colorado state average of 9.7% and the national average of 10%. Despite this high level of insurance coverage, the county has only 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 252 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy of 78.4 years is just above the Colorado state average of 78.2 and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 12.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These statistics demonstrate a high rate of insurance coverage despite a lower ratio of local primary care providers. 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.