At The Colorado Health Foundation, we believe in listening first. Each year, we work to ensure Coloradans’ voices are heard on issues like affordable housing, health care and economic concerns. Grounded in the lived experiences of people across the state, the Pulse Poll offers valuable insights to help shape policies that will improve the long-term health and well-being of Colorado’s communities. Curious about how we conduct the Pulse Poll? Check out our FAQ.

We’re releasing findings from the Pulse Poll in three phases, with multiple ways to engage with the data that interests you most. In July, we’ll begin with a focused release on the issues Coloradans identified as most pressing. In August, we’ll share a full deep-dive into the data, followed by a Spanish-language release in September featuring additional insights from Hispanic and Latino respondents.

The Colorado Health Foundation is hosting three public briefings to provide deeper insights on key findings from the survey. You're invited to join for one or all three virtual sessions — and we encourage you to register now!

 

Economic Strain and Political Discontent: What’s Driving Coloradans’ Concerns?

Data available online at 8 a.m. on Monday July 14

Virtual briefing on Tuesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. | Register

(Presented in English with live interpretation in Spanish)

 

Colorado’s affordability crisis continues to dominate headlines, but this year’s Pulse Poll revealed something new: a dramatic rise in concern about government, politics, and polarization. For the first time, more Coloradans cited political dysfunction as the state’s top issue, surpassing housing and the cost of living. This session will explore the interconnected factors driving Coloradans’ sense of unease, from mounting economic pressures to an eroding trust in government. What does it mean when people view the system as both unaffordable and unresponsive?

 

Beyond the Numbers: Where Coloradans Stand and How Their Experiences Diverge

Data available online at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12

Virtual briefing on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. | Register

(Presented in English with live interpretation in Spanish)

Region-specific data will also be available and provided upon request

 

The Pulse Poll reveals more than just what Coloradans care about; it highlights how those concerns differ based on where people live, their political identities, and the economic pressures they face. This session will delve into those differences, including the urban-rural divide, distinctions between renters and homeowners, and the perspectives of unaffiliated voters and those not registered to vote. Together, these insights uncover meaningful patterns in Coloradans’ lived experience and what matters most to communities across the state.

 

Deep Dive: Insights from Hispanic and Latino Coloradans

(Presented in Spanish and English. Simultaneous interpretation will be available)

Data available online at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9

Virtual briefing at 5:30 p.m. MT on Wednesday, September 10 | Register

 

In a state where Hispanic and Latino individuals compromise nearly a quarter of the population, understanding their experiences and concerns is essential. This in-person session will feature key finding from the Pulse Poll, offering insights on the unique challenges, priorities, and aspirations of Hispanic and Latino Coloradans. Simultaneous interpretation will be available.

Registration is free and required. By registering for this event, you agree to receive communications from The Colorado Health Foundation.

 

To learn more, visit our website at COPulsePoll.org.

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