25 Counties with the Highest Cancer Rates in Colorado

Just how healthy is the state of Colorado when it comes to cancer rates? The good news is that states in the Mountain West average lower cancer rates than the rest of the country. Keep scrolling to look at the counties with the highest cancer rates in our state, including Mesa, Delta, and Montrose counties on the Western Slope.

Asbestos.com researchers say the state of Colorado has one of the lowest cancer rates in the nation. Per every 100,000 residents, Colorado sees about 387 cancer cases.

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Colorado Cancer Cases 2016-2020

Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Colorado reported 124,007 new cases from 2016 to 2020. For every 100,000 people, 392 cancer cases were reported. Between the years 2016 to 2020, 39,806 Colorado residents died of cancer, or about 130 people per 100,000 residents.

The Colorado County with the Lowest Cancer Rate

The county with the lowest cancer rate in Colorado is Saguache County. The county's population is around 6,268. US News.com reports the county sees around 273 per 100,000 residents. Saguache County sees an average of 28 new cases each year.

The Colorado County with the Highest Cancer Rate

Stacker.com reports the highest cancer rate in Colorado is found in Jackson County. This county reports 780 cases per 100,000 residents between 2016 and 2020.

According to AspenHospital.com, the most common types of cancer in Colorado are breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, and skin cancer. See the 25 counties in Colorado with the highest cancer rates below.