Healthcare in Rocky Ford, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.5%

3.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.3%

1.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.3%

7.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

26.8%

16.2pp 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

38.8%

Arthritis

32.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.0%

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

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.6%

Mobility

24.4%

Cognitive

21.3%

Hearing

12.0%

Vision

13.0%

Self-Care

8.6%

Independent Living

13.9%

Rocky Ford has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 26.8% of adults lack health insurance. 72.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.