Overall Health Rating
Less healthy than 79% of counties in Colorado
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Baca County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Baca County is about the same as in Colorado, at 80.0 years.
The uninsured rate in Baca County is about the same as in Colorado, at 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Baca County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.3% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.4% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Baca County is about 51% higher than in Colorado. The rate of cancer in Baca County is about 34% higher than in Colorado. The rate of self-rated poor health in Baca County is about 30% higher than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Baca County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.2% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Baca County is about 22% higher than in Colorado. The rate of binge drinking in Baca County is about 17% lower than in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Baca County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.68 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Baca County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Baca County, Colorado has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Colorado, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Baca County, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Baca County, Colorado?
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Is Baca County, Colorado one of the healthiest counties in Colorado?
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What is the life expectancy in Baca County, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Baca County, Colorado is 80.0 years, about the same as the Colorado average.
What percentage of Baca County, Colorado residents are uninsured?
7.7% of Baca County, Colorado residents are uninsured, about the same as the Colorado average.
What percentage of Baca County, Colorado residents are obese?
27.4% of Baca County, Colorado residents are classified as obese, higher than the Colorado average of 26.3%.