Washington County Health Data

Washington County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #39 out of 64 counties in Colorado (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Washington County is 74.0 years. The Colorado state average is 78.2 years, making Washington County below the state average.

Washington County's health score of 56/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. Life expectancy is 74.0 years vs. the state average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 9.5% vs. 9.7% statewide.

Key health factors for Washington County include: life expectancy (74.0 years), uninsured rate (9.5%), and primary care physician access (62:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 62:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Washington County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Colorado. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.0 years. 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Washington County's health score of 56/100 is below the Colorado average of 63/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.