Healthcare in Durango, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
19.8%
16.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.2%
4.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp below 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
28.5%
Arthritis
21.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.3%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.3%
Mobility
9.1%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.5 mi
Mercy Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc | 40.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Pagosa Springs Medical Center | 43.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwest Memorial Hospital | 47.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Durango has an obesity rate of 19.8%, which is 16.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 69.6% 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.