Healthcare in North La Junta, 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

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.3%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.5%

1.9pp 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

37.8%

Arthritis

30.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.6%

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

14.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.5%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

10.0%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

48.2 mi

Prowers Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Prowers Medical Center	48.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital	49.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

North La Junta has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.