Healthcare in La Jara, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.5%
5.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
8.1pp above 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
35.7%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.4%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
8.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital | 11.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Rio Grande Hospital | 39.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
La Jara has an obesity rate of 30.5%, which is 5.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 18.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.