Healthcare in Merino, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.0%

7.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.6%

2.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.5%

near 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

33.8%

Arthritis

28.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.4%

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

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.7%

Mobility

13.9%

Cognitive

16.5%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

13.0 mi

Sterling Regional Medcenter

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sterling Regional Medcenter	13.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
East Morgan County Hospital	22.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Elizabeth Hospital	34.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Haxtun Hospital District	40.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Yuma District Hospital	43.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Merino has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 71.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.