Healthcare in Buena Vista, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.9%

9.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.2%

0.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.4%

1.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

near 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

34.6%

Arthritis

29.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.6%

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

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.8%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

16.3%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

9.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

19.2 mi

Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center	19.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Vincent General Hospital District	29.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Aspen Valley Hospital	36.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Anthony Summit Medical Center	46.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Buena Vista has an obesity rate of 26.9%, which is 9.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 72.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.