Healthcare in Lakewood, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.8%
12.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
32.8%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.0%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.7%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lutheran Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Colorado Mental Health Hospital In Fort Logan | 5.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lakewood has an obesity rate of 23.8%, which is 12.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 72.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.