Health Profile of Mineral County, Colorado
Mineral County Health Score
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General Health Overview
| Metric | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.9% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The uninsured rate is 12.9%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.2% of residents, lower than the Colorado average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
464 residents in Mineral County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 18 4 men · 15 women
- 75–84 69 37 men · 32 women
- 65–74 137 75 men · 63 women
- 50–64 239 108 men · 131 women
Younger residents
65 residents in Mineral County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 22 13 boys · 9 girls
- 7–12 22 11 boys · 12 girls
- 3–7 14 6 boys · 8 girls
- 0–3 8 3 boys · 4 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.9% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.0% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.6% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Mineral County is about 32% higher than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.9% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.5% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mineral County is about 20% lower than in Colorado. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mineral County is about 17% lower than in Colorado.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 829 cigarettes a day, 24,884 a month, or 302,756 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 | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.48 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mineral County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Mineral County, CO Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Mineral County, CO is the smallest of the 5 counties compared here, 729 residents against a local median of 8,951. The measure that sets Mineral County, CO apart most is uninsured: 12.9%, 22% above the local median of 10.6%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.4% on uninsured, so Mineral County, CO sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Mineral County, CO has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral County, CO | 729 | — | 12.9% #5/5 | 24.6% #3/5 |
| Hinsdale County, CO | 1,005 | 81.4 yrs | 9.3% | 23.9% |
| Archuleta County, CO | 13,900 | 82.1 yrs | 10.5% | 24.1% |
| Rio Grande County, CO | 11,321 | 78.9 yrs | 10.6% | 28.7% |
| Saguache County, CO | 6,580 | 82.6 yrs | 12.6% | 27.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mineral County, Colorado.
How many people lack health insurance in Mineral County, Colorado?
12.9% of residents in Mineral County, Colorado have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 5.2 points above the Colorado rate of 7.7%.
What is the obesity rate in Mineral County, Colorado?
24.6% of adults in Mineral County, Colorado are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 1.7 points below the Colorado rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mineral County, Colorado go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 829 cigarettes a day, 24,884 a month, or 302,756 a year!
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