Healthcare in Thornton, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.8%
4.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
30.6%
Arthritis
19.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
West Pines Behavioral Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pines Behavioral Hospital | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Uchealth Broomfield Hospital | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Thornton has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 70.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.