AVH BY THE NUMBERS

HOW ARE healthy RESIDENTS OF PITKIN COUNTY?

Our area’s pristine environment and abundance of recreational opportunities have helped contribute to an overall healthy lifestyle. But other factors, such as the high cost of living and health insurance, can act as barriers to good health. Here’s a snapshot of our community’s health status.

86.52

Life expectancy for county residents, which is the second highest in the nation. National median is 79.

12.7 %

Smoking rate in the county. National median is 15.6%.

15.3 %

vs. 32.2 %

NO INSURANCE 12.1 %

Percentage of county residents with no health insurance. Nation median is 9.9%.

Percentage of obese adults in the county versus the national average.

Coloradoans (26.9%) who say they, a loved one or close friend has been addicted to alcohol or drugs in their lifetime. In Pitkin County, binge drinking is a problem, with a higher rate (20.2%) than the state rate (18.4%). Over

MILLION 1

86 % Percentage you reduce your risk of serious head and brain injury by wearing a helmet, while skiing, biking, etc., according to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.