Colorado County Health Data
Colorado County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
22.6%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Colorado County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Colorado | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Colorado | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Colorado | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Colorado | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Colorado 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Colorado County Lower Than Median
Health data brief for Colorado County, Texas.
Mental health provider availability in Colorado County is 38 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate is 22.6%, compared to the Texas state average of 19.8%. Life expectancy is 74.0 years, nearly reaching the state average of 74.3 years but staying lower than the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is 53 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Reports indicate 22.2% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local health infrastructure within the Texas state health landscape. Explore state-level data.
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.