Healthcare in Air Force Academy, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.4%

10.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

31.2%

7.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

2.8%

9.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.1%

1.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

16.6%

Arthritis

7.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

1.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

27.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

31.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.0%

Mobility

5.4%

Cognitive

26.8%

Hearing

4.0%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

11.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.2 mi

St Francis Hospital - Interquest

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Francis Hospital - Interquest	5.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Children'S Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs	5.6 mi	Childrens	—	✓
Uchealth Grandview Hospital	7.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services	8.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Peak View Behavioral Health	9.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Air Force Academy has an obesity rate of 25.4%, which is 10.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 31.2%, 7.7pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 63.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.