Healthcare in New Castle, 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
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp above 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
30.7%
Arthritis
22.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.5%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.6%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.0 mi
Valley View Hospital Association
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Hospital Association | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Grand River Hospital District | 33.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District | 39.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
New Castle has an obesity rate of 23.8%, which is 12.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 70.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.