Healthcare in Boulder, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
16.5%
19.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.7%
6.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
26.2%
Arthritis
16.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.3%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.1%
Mobility
7.2%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
7.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Boulder Community Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community Health | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centura Health-Avista Adventist Hospital | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centennial Peaks Hospital | 7.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Uchealth Broomfield Hospital | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Boulder has an obesity rate of 16.5%, which is 19.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 66.2% 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 4.3 out of 5.