Healthcare in Kit Carson, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.2%

6.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.0%

0.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

1.3pp 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

33.8%

Arthritis

26.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

20.2 mi

Keefe Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Keefe Memorial Hospital	20.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital	24.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Lincoln Health Hospital	38.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital	49.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Kit Carson has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.