Healthcare in Golden, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.3%
13.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.0%
4.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
29.8%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.3%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
6.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lutheran Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Colorado Mental Health Hospital In Fort Logan | 11.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Golden has an obesity rate of 22.3%, which is 13.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 70.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.