Overall Health Rating
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 | San Juan County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
The uninsured population in San Juan County is 12.5%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | San Juan County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.9% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in San Juan County is about 16% lower than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | San Juan County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.1% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in San Juan County are about the same as in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | San Juan County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.58 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in San Juan County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in San Juan County, Colorado.
What percentage of San Juan County, Colorado residents are uninsured?
12.5% of San Juan County, Colorado residents are uninsured, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of San Juan County, Colorado residents are obese?
25.9% of San Juan County, Colorado residents are classified as obese, lower than the Colorado average of 26.3%.