Healthcare in Gunnison, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.7%

11.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

6.2%

5.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.1%

0.5pp below 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

25.5%

Arthritis

17.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.2%

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

19.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.1%

Mobility

8.3%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

7.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.7 mi

Gunnison Valley Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gunnison Valley Hospital	10.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center	44.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Aspen Valley Hospital	44.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Montrose Regional Health	45.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Gunnison has an obesity rate of 24.7%, which is 11.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 66.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.