Healthcare in Rico, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.5%

7.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.1%

0.5pp 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

33.4%

Arthritis

26.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.2%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

5.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.9 mi

Mercy Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercy Regional Medical Center	15.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc	15.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Southwest Memorial Hospital	46.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Rico has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 70.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.