Healthcare in Wheat Ridge, CO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Lutheran Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hca Healthone Presbyterian St Lukes | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.