Healthcare in Altona, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
17.3%
18.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.6%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
11.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.2%
Mobility
10.8%
Cognitive
9.6%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
5.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Boulder Community Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community Health | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Longmont United Hospital | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centura Health-Avista Adventist Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centennial Peaks Hospital | 13.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Altona has an obesity rate of 17.3%, which is 18.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.