Healthcare in Denver, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

21.6%

14.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.1%

4.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.3%

2.7pp 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

27.7%

Arthritis

17.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.2%

Mobility

9.0%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.9 mi

Hca Healthone Presbyterian St Lukes

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hca Healthone Presbyterian St Lukes0.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Saint Joseph Hospital0.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
National Jewish Health1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals
Denver Health & Hospital Authority1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Hca Healthone Rose3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Denver has an obesity rate of 21.6%, which is 14.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 69.2% 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 3.5 out of 5.