Overall Health Rating
Healthier than 84% of states in US
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Colorado
- Douglas County (107% of U.S. avg)
- Boulder County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Broomfield County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Costilla County (97% of U.S. avg)
- Otero County (99% of U.S. avg)
- Bent County (99% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Colorado | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Colorado is 80.0 years, about 1.8 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Colorado is 7.7%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Colorado | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of obesity in Colorado is about 23% lower than in US. The rate of self-rated poor health in Colorado is about 19% lower than in US. The rate of diabetes in Colorado is about 18% lower than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Colorado | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Colorado is about 21% lower than in US. The rate of smoking in Colorado is about 16% lower than in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Colorado | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Colorado is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Colorado has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Colorado.
What is the health grade for Colorado?
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Is Colorado one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Colorado?
The life expectancy in Colorado is 80.0 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Colorado residents are uninsured?
7.7% of Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Colorado residents are obese?
26.3% of Colorado residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.