Healthcare in Fort Carson, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.6%
12.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.3%
9.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
15.6%
Arthritis
6.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
23.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
3.6%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
2.8%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
1.4%
Independent Living
6.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Evans Ach (Ft Carson)
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Ach (Ft Carson) | In city | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Cedar Springs Hospital | 8.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Uchealth Grandview Hospital | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Carson has an obesity rate of 23.6%, which is 12.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 62.1% 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.