Teller County Health Data
Teller County, Colorado
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Teller County, Colorado
Teller matches national health baseline
Teller County's life expectancy of 78.4 years exceeds the national average of 76.4 years by 2 years, placing it in the healthier half of U.S. counties. With 12.8% reporting poor or fair health—just below America's 13% average—the county maintains solid wellness across its population.
Slightly above Colorado average
Teller's 78.4-year life expectancy edges out Colorado's state average of 78.2 years by just 0.2 years, positioning it as a typical Colorado county. The 12.8% poor/fair health rate matches state patterns, reflecting middle-of-the-road health outcomes for the region.
Average among Colorado peers
Teller's 78.4-year life expectancy sits between Washington County (74.0 years) and Weld County (78.8 years), reflecting typical Colorado health performance. Its 12.8% poor/fair health rate broadly aligns with San Miguel County and Summit County, suggesting consistent regional wellness.
Strong coverage, limited primary care
Teller boasts Colorado's lowest uninsured rate at 6.3%—well below the state average of 9.7%—meaning most residents access care easily. However, the county offers just 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, requiring residents to sometimes travel for routine medical services.
Celebrate success, stay insured
Teller's exceptional uninsured rate shows what community engagement achieves—keep that strength by maintaining coverage year-round. Visit connectforhealthco.com to renew or update your plan annually.
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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.