Healthcare in La Veta, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.5%

10.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

40.8%

Arthritis

35.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

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

13.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.6%

Mobility

15.0%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

20.1 mi

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center	20.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mt San Rafael Hospital	39.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura Health	40.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center	46.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

La Veta has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.