Healthcare in Ward, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
16.8%
19.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.8%
5.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp below 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
31.6%
Arthritis
22.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.7%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.0%
Mobility
7.3%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
4.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.1 mi
Boulder Community Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community Health | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centura Health-Avista Adventist Hospital | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centennial Peaks Hospital | 20.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Longmont United Hospital | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ward has an obesity rate of 16.8%, which is 19.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.