Healthcare in Pitkin, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.4%

10.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

4.2pp 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

41.2%

Arthritis

35.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

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

12.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.6%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

10.9%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

6.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

22.3 mi

Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center	22.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Gunnison Valley Hospital	27.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Aspen Valley Hospital	38.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Vincent General Hospital District	45.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Pitkin has an obesity rate of 25.4%, which is 10.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.