Healthcare in Aurora, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.1%

7.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.1%

5.5pp 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

29.7%

Arthritis

21.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.6%

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

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.9%

Mobility

11.1%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.2 mi

University Of Colorado Hospital Authority

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority	1.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Va Eastern Colorado Healthcare System	1.2 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Children'S Hospital Colorado	1.2 mi	Childrens	—	✓
The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital	2.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Hca Healthone Rose	4.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Aurora has an obesity rate of 29.1%, which is 7.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 16.1% of adults lack health insurance. 69.1% 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.