Healthcare in South Fork, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.5%

11.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.0%

3.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

39.6%

Arthritis

33.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.9%

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

12.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.3%

Mobility

13.2%

Cognitive

11.0%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

6.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.8 mi

Rio Grande Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Rio Grande Hospital	12.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	5/5	✓
Pagosa Springs Medical Center	35.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital	36.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center	45.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

South Fork has an obesity rate of 24.5%, which is 11.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.