Healthcare in Denver, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Hca Healthone Presbyterian St Lukes
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Healthone Presbyterian St Lukes | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Joseph Hospital | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| National Jewish Health | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hca Healthone Rose | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.