Healthcare in Cortez, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.1%
8.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp above 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
33.2%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.3%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Southwest Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Memorial Hospital | 9.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Navajo Medical Center | 39.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 43.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc | 43.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Blue Mountain Hospital | 47.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Cortez has an obesity rate of 28.1%, which is 8.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 71.9% 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 5.0 out of 5.