Healthcare in Blue River, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.5%
13.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.4%
5.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
28.3%
Arthritis
20.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.4%
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
22.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.5%
Mobility
7.0%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
St Anthony Summit Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Summit Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Vincent General Hospital District | 19.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vail Health Hospital | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Aspen Valley Hospital | 39.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital | 49.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Blue River has an obesity rate of 22.5%, which is 13.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 71.2% 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 4.5 out of 5.