Colorado’s health profile is often described as one of the strongest in the country, but statewide figures still show a meaningful burden from obesity, diabetes, and inactivity. This reference page brings together current, citable Colorado figures from national health organizations for reporters, educators, and anyone looking for reliable context.
Last updated October 21, 2026. These figures describe populations, not any one person’s health. They are not a diagnosis or a substitute for individual medical care.
25.7%
of Colorado adults had obesity in 2025
The CDC’s 2025 statewide estimate is based on self-reported height and weight collected through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. In this survey, obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or higher.
29.5%
of Colorado adults ages 40 to 59 had obesity in 2025
Adults ages 40 to 59 had a higher statewide obesity prevalence than Colorado adults ages 18 to 39 (21.1%) and adults 60 and older (27.4%) in the same CDC release.
404,200
Colorado adults had diagnosed diabetes in 2025
That is approximately 8% of the state’s adult population, according to the American Diabetes Association’s Colorado fact sheet.
Source: American Diabetes Association, The Burden of Diabetes in Colorado (2025) ↗
28,000
Colorado adults are estimated to be diagnosed with diabetes each year
The estimate appears in the American Diabetes Association’s 2025 Colorado fact sheet and describes annual adult diagnoses statewide.
Source: American Diabetes Association, The Burden of Diabetes in Colorado (2025) ↗
11.8%
of Colorado adults reported no leisure-time physical activity in 2024
CDC’s 2026 report uses 2024 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. The measure captures adults who reported no physical activity or exercise outside of work during the previous month.
Sources and methodology
Each statistic above is taken directly from the linked primary or national health organization source. Dates identify the reporting year or publication date shown by that source. This page is updated as newer statewide data become available.
Cite this page
Thrive Health Solutions. Colorado Weight and Metabolic Health Statistics. Updated October 21, 2026. https://thrivecolorado.com/resources/colorado-weight-health-statistics/