Weld County Health Data
Weld County, Colorado
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 78.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 9.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
294
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 Weld County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Weld | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% | 27.1% | 37.6% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% | 26.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Weld | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 12.8% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 19.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% | 19.0% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Weld | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.4% | 69.4% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 61.4% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 69.4% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Weld | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 31.7% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Weld County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Weld County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Weld County, Colorado.
Weld County has 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 294 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 78.8 years, slightly higher than the Colorado state average of 78.2 and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 9.6% of residents are uninsured, which is nearly identical to the state average of 9.7% and just below the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The county’s health profile is defined by this mix of lower primary care access and higher mental health provider availability. 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.