Colorado
A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 27 Years Later
| FY2026 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 4 | 5 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $43.1 million | $39.6 million |
|
Percent of CDC Recommended Spending
($52.9 million) |
81.4% | 74.9% |
Colorado's Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Colorado Tobacco Prevention
| Tobacco's Toll in Colorado (as of Jun. 10, 2026) | |
|---|---|
| Adults who smoke | 9.7% (464,800) |
| High school students who smoke | 3.2% (9,700) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 10.3% |
| Deaths caused by smoking each year | 5,100 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $2.19 billion |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 24.3% |
| Residents' state & federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $776 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $117.1 million |
Last updated June 10, 2026