Teller County
ColoradoFIPS 08119
Pop. 24,7102 HospitalsSVI 0.05RUCC 2 (Metro)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Teller County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.0% | 8.3% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 26.9% | 27.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.3% | 9.7% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.6 | 7.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,621.012 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
6
Primary Care Physicians
24.4 per 100k
24
NPs & PAs
97.5 per 100k
12
Dentists
13
Hospital Beds
0.5 per 1,000
$9,065.76
Medicare Per Capita
1586.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Teller County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 24.5% | — | |
| Depression | 22.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | — | |
| COPD | 7.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 15.5% | — | |
| Disability | 28.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 17.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.05
Socioeconomic Status0.23
Household Composition & Disability0.02
Minority Status & Language0.44
Housing Type & Transportation0.04
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Teller County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Hospital | Cripple Creek | 15 | |
| Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital | Woodland Park | 15 | CAH |
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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.