Healthcare in Towaoc, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.0%

2.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.5%

5.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.3%

4.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.2%

5.6pp 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

28.4%

Arthritis

27.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

44.3%

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

27.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.5%

Mobility

22.7%

Cognitive

27.4%

Hearing

10.4%

Vision

12.9%

Self-Care

7.4%

Independent Living

17.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.9 mi

Southwest Memorial Hospital

Loading map…

Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Southwest Memorial Hospital	6.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Northern Navajo Medical Center	26.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Blue Mountain Hospital	43.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc	44.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Towaoc has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 68.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.