Healthcare in Telluride, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.3%

10.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.0%

0.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

6.7%

5.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

4.4pp 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

29.5%

Arthritis

20.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.1%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

20.7%

Mobility

7.1%

Cognitive

10.9%

Hearing

5.0%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.2%

Independent Living

5.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

28.4 mi

Mercy Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercy Regional Medical Center	28.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc	28.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Montrose Regional Health	39.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Telluride has an obesity rate of 25.3%, which is 10.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 71.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.