Healthcare in Black Forest, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.1%
10.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
5.5pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.8%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
St Francis Hospital - Interquest
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital - Interquest | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Children'S Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs | 9.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Peak View Behavioral Health | 9.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Uchealth Grandview Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Black Forest has an obesity rate of 26.1%, which is 10.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.