Costilla County
ColoradoFIPS 08023
Costilla County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Costilla County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.5% | 8.3% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 33.7% | 27.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.1% | 9.7% | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 20,238.532 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Costilla County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 31.6% | — | |
| Depression | 19.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | — | |
| COPD | 8.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.8% | — | |
| Disability | 38.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 19.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Costilla County has no hospital. 16 of Colorado's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in ColoradoSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Costilla County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley Health | Alamosa | 59 | 28.4 mi |
| San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital | Conejos | 17 | 29.5 mi |
| Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center | Huerfano | 25 | 39.7 mi |
| Mt San Rafael Hospital | Las Animas | 25 | 52.2 mi |
| Rio Grande Hospital | Rio Grande | 17 | 56 mi |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.