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Which Colorado County Ranks As Healthiest?

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The annual county health rankings are out.

People in Douglas County should be applauding the report.

For 2017, they're ranked as the overall healthiest in Colorado.

Broomfield, Boulder, Routt, and Eagle Counties rounded out the Top 5.

The study looked at a number of factors, including education, jobs, and housing.

The study also found that drug overdoses are the leading cause of death nationally among those 25 to 44-years-old.

LINK: 2017 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report

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