Healthcare in Lamar, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.8%

6.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.3%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.5%

8.9pp 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

33.5%

Arthritis

27.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.6%

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

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.2%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

18.9%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

10.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Nearest Hospital

7.1 mi

Prowers Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Prowers Medical Center7.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital25.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hamilton County Hospital44.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Southeast Colorado Hospital District45.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Lamar has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 19.5% of adults lack health insurance. 69.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.