Healthcare in Pagosa Springs, 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

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp 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

35.2%

Arthritis

27.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

7.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

5.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.8 mi

Pagosa Springs Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Pagosa Springs Medical Center	4.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Rio Grande Hospital	44.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	5/5	✓
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital	46.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
Mercy Regional Medical Center	48.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc	48.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Pagosa Springs has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.