Healthcare in Palmer Lake, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.8%

9.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.1%

1.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.6%

3.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp below 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

36.3%

Arthritis

26.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.0%

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

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.6%

Mobility

10.8%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

6.5%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

5.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

6.1 mi

St Francis Hospital - Interquest

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Francis Hospital - Interquest6.1 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital9.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Children'S Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs13.3 miChildrens—✓
Uchealth Grandview Hospital15.8 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Peak View Behavioral Health16.7 miPsychiatric—✓

Palmer Lake has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.