Healthcare in Poncha Springs, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.2%

11.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.0%

2.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

3.7pp 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

34.7%

Arthritis

27.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.3%

Mobility

10.7%

Cognitive

11.7%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

3.0 mi

Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center	3.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Gunnison Valley Hospital	48.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Poncha Springs has an obesity rate of 24.2%, which is 11.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.