Healthcare in Boulder, UT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.6%

6.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.0%

1.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.6%

0.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp below 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

37.8%

Arthritis

31.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.0%

Loneliness

29.2%

Lack of Support

18.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.7%

Mobility

15.3%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

10.0%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Boulder has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.