Healthcare in Howard, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.0%

0.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.0%

2.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp 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

40.4%

Arthritis

37.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.4%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.0%

Mobility

18.4%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

10.7%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

17.5 mi

Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center	17.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Howard has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.