Data: U.S Census Bureau; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios
Coloradans are less lonely than the national average, per the latest vibe check from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Why it matters: Feelings of isolation and loneliness are a real public health threat — increasing the risk of developing ailments like heart disease, anxiety, depression and early death, per the CDC.
By the numbers: About 38% of Coloradans said they felt lonely at least some of the time, the newest Household Pulse Survey (HPS) shows.
That's lower than the national average of roughly 40%.
Between the lines: Loneliness could be linked to weather patterns. With Colorado seeing sunny skies for more than two-thirds of the year, we may feel more upbeat compared to gloomier states.