Healthcare in Colorado Springs, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.4%

7.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.7%

2.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.0%

2.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

0.7pp below 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

33.6%

Arthritis

23.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.7%

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

25.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

11.7%

Cognitive

15.2%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.8 mi

Uch-Memorial Health System

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Uch-Memorial Health System	2.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services	3.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Uchealth Grandview Hospital	5.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Cedar Springs Hospital	6.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Peak View Behavioral Health	8.6 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Colorado Springs has an obesity rate of 28.4%, which is 7.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% 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.