Healthcare in Fort Garland, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.9%
4.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
22.4%
11.8pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.5%
Mobility
18.6%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
9.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.1 mi
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital | 40.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center | 44.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Garland has an obesity rate of 31.9%, which is 4.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 22.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.