Healthcare in Sterling, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.9%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

5.7pp 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

32.2%

Arthritis

25.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.0%

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

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.8%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

18.8%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

10.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

3.3 mi

Sterling Regional Medcenter

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Sterling Regional Medcenter3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Haxtun Hospital District31.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
East Morgan County Hospital34.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Sidney Regional Medical Center36.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Yuma District Hospital44.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Sterling has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 68.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.