Healthcare in Akron, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.8%

10.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.5%

1.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

near 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

34.3%

Arthritis

27.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.3%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.6%

Mobility

12.9%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

17.2 mi

East Morgan County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
East Morgan County Hospital	17.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Yuma District Hospital	28.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Elizabeth Hospital	31.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Sterling Regional Medcenter	33.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Haxtun Hospital District	44.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Akron has an obesity rate of 25.8%, which is 10.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 71.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.