Healthcare in Wheat Ridge, CO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.3%

11.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.4%

2.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near 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

34.3%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.6%

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

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.8%

Mobility

11.2%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Lutheran Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lutheran Medical CenterIn cityAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Denver Health & Hospital Authority5.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital6.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus6.5 miAcute Care Hospitals
Hca Healthone Presbyterian St Lukes7.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Wheat Ridge has an obesity rate of 24.3%, which is 11.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.