Healthcare in Fort Morgan, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.4%

3.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

20.7%

10.1pp 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

32.2%

Arthritis

24.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.9%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.9%

Mobility

13.9%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.0 mi

St Elizabeth Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Elizabeth Hospital9.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
East Morgan County Hospital13.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Sterling Regional Medcenter39.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Banner North Colorado Medical Center48.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Fort Morgan has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 20.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.