Weld County Summary of the Status of Health and Education

The Weld County Summary of the Status of Health and Education report provides a comprehensive scan of key indicators shaping the well-being of Weld County residents, focusing on the deep interconnections between education and health. Using county-level data disaggregated by geography, race and ethnicity, and income, the report paints a clear picture of how systemic disparities manifest in access to early learning, educational attainment, physical and behavioral health, and economic stability.

It underscores that where a person lives in Weld County significantly impacts their opportunities and outcomes. Communities of color, rural residents, and lower-income households face greater barriers to high-quality education, mental and physical health care, and economic mobility. These inequities are not random—they are the result of underinvestment in the foundational conditions that support thriving communities, such as affordable housing, access to care, safe neighborhoods, and supportive school environments.

The report calls for bold, equity-centered investment in the conditions that influence both learning and health. It highlights opportunities to improve early childhood education, expand school-based health supports, and enhance economic security for families. By addressing these overlapping systems holistically and focusing resources where they are needed most, Weld County can create the conditions for all residents—especially its youth—to learn, grow, and thrive.