La Junta, Colorado — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Otero County, Colorado. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Colorado United States
Average Life Expectancy 78.33 -1.23 76.32 +0.78

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Otero County, Colorado, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Colorado United States
Diabetes 5.5% +0.9% 9.1% -2.7%
High Blood Pressure 18.9% N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 20.0% +5.5% 30.3% -4.8%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Otero County, Colorado, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Colorado United States
HIV 130.93 -66.93 174.82 -110.82
Chlamydia 158.36 +80.64 309.33 -70.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Otero County, Colorado, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality Colorado United States
Infant 617.67 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 61.52 +2.48 68.11 -4.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Otero County, Colorado (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled669
Major Depression1351
Haemophilus Influenzae B1
Hepatitis A13
Hepatitis B0
Measles0
Whooping Cough0
Syphilis0
E. coli2
Salmonella42
Shigella13