Health Profile of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs Health Score
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.
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B
Colorado Springs Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.8% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Colorado Springs is 78.8 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.8% of residents, lower than the Colorado average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
142,035 residents in Colorado Springs are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 7,697 2,720 men · 4,976 women
- 75–84 18,492 7,561 men · 10,931 women
- 65–74 36,550 16,602 men · 19,948 women
- 50–64 79,296 38,398 men · 40,898 women
Younger residents
98,525 residents in Colorado Springs are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 29,019 15,223 boys · 13,796 girls
- 7–12 29,496 15,407 boys · 14,090 girls
- 3–7 23,044 11,632 boys · 11,412 girls
- 0–3 16,967 8,364 boys · 8,603 girls
About 17,843 residents in Colorado Springs (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.1% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Colorado Springs is about 21% lower than in Colorado. The rate of diabetes in Colorado Springs is about 16% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.7% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Colorado Springs are about the same as in Colorado.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 576,195 cigarettes a day, 17.3 million a month, or 210.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.3 million minutes a day and 2.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Colorado Springs is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.15 lifetimes a day, or 56 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Colorado Springs | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.96 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Colorado Springs is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Colorado Springs, CO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Colorado Springs, CO compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 466,797 | 78.8 yrs #1/3 | 7.8% #1/3 | 27.1% #1/3 |
| Cimarron Hills, CO | 22,094 | 77.4 yrs | 9.5% | 27.3% |
| Security-Widefield, CO | 32,834 | 78.6 yrs | 8.5% | 28.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Colorado Springs, Colorado has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Colorado, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Colorado Springs, Colorado?
Colorado Springs, Colorado has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
People in Colorado Springs, Colorado can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Colorado average of 80.0.
What percentage of Colorado Springs, Colorado residents are uninsured?
7.8% of residents in Colorado Springs, Colorado have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, about the same as the Colorado rate of 7.7%.
What is the obesity rate in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
27.1% of adults in Colorado Springs, Colorado are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 0.8 points above the Colorado rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Colorado Springs, Colorado go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 576,195 cigarettes a day, 17.3 million a month, or 210.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.3 million minutes a day and 2.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Colorado Springs is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.15 lifetimes a day, or 56 lifetimes a year.
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