Healthcare in Walsh, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.1%

7.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.4%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

3.0pp 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

37.5%

Arthritis

34.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.3%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.7%

Mobility

19.9%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

12.1%

Vision

7.7%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

11.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

23.5 mi

Southeast Colorado Hospital District

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Southeast Colorado Hospital District23.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Morton County Hospital31.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Prowers Medical Center45.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Cimarron Memorial Hospital47.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hamilton County Hospital49.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Walsh has an obesity rate of 29.1%, which is 7.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.