Healthcare in Meridian, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.4%
11.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.5%
6.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp below 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
26.9%
Arthritis
17.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.7%
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
21.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.8%
Mobility
6.5%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
4.4%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
5.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Denver Springs
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Springs | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Highlands Behavioral Health System | 3.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Littleton Adventist Hospital, Centura Health | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Meridian has an obesity rate of 24.4%, which is 11.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.