Healthcare in Saguache, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.4%

8.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.2%

3.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

3.9pp 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

38.2%

Arthritis

30.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

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

14.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.4%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

8.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

29.8 mi

Rio Grande Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Rio Grande Hospital	29.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	5/5	✓
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center	32.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center	45.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Gunnison Valley Hospital	49.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Saguache has an obesity rate of 27.4%, which is 8.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.