Healthcare in Burlington, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.5%

6.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.8%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.7%

4.1pp 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

33.4%

Arthritis

27.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.4%

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

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.9%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

9.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.8 mi

Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital	2.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Goodland Regional Medical Center	26.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Keefe Memorial Hospital	34.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Burlington has an obesity rate of 29.5%, which is 6.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.