Healthcare in Alamosa, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.4%

5.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.6%

0.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.2%

8.6pp 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

30.7%

Arthritis

22.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.3%

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

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.3%

Mobility

13.5%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

6.9%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital	19.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
Rio Grande Hospital	33.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	5/5	✓

Alamosa has an obesity rate of 30.4%, which is 5.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 19.2% of adults lack health insurance. 68.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.