On CDC estimates, Mesa Verde is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Mesa Verde differs from California on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mesa Verde. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mesa Verde
More Mesa Verde adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.1%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 45 miles from Mesa Verde
The closest emergency room is Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, 44.7 miles away in a straight line. And 17.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.3% across California. For everyday care, Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo is closer (6.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, obesity and diabetes run high in Mesa Verde
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.1% across California. 44.9% of adults have obesity, vs 27.8% across California. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.4%, vs 11.7% across California. In all, Mesa Verde runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Mesa Verde adults live with a disability
46.2% of adults live with a disability, vs 30.4% across California. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.6% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Mesa Verde’s likely range.
What’s behind Mesa Verde’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mesa Verde is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 24% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Mesa Verde’s median household income is $51,188; among the 6,184 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mesa Verde compares well: binge drinking, 12.6% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
8.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Mesa Verde
No hospital or community health center in Mesa Verde itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Mesa Verde; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Mesa Verde adults…
Mesa Verde runs above CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Mesa Verde residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mesa Verde adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mesa Verde adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Mesa Verde adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mesa Verde runs above California.
2 in 5 Mesa Verde adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36% of Mesa Verde adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Mesa Verde and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde | D− | 44.9% | 18.4% | 17.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Mesa Verde
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mesa Verde is better than California on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Mesa Verde’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mesa Verde | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.9%34–42.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.4–23.3 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18–22.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.9%40.5–49.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.4%16.4–20.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.9%37–43 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.9–43 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.8–30.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.7–10.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.5–12.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%15.1–20.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.1%35.8–44.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.7–14.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.4–43.8 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.9%17–25.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%68.1–74.5 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.5%51.2–57.8 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.2%78.7–83.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69.7–75.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%53.4–61.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.5–82.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.8–26.4 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38%34.1–42.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.3–33.7 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37%32.1–42 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28%24.5–31.8 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.5%13.4–17.9 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.4%15–19.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36%31.3–40.9 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.2%42–50.9 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.9%22.2–28 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22%19.3–24.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.6%10.3–13.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.3–15.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Mesa Verde
Is Mesa Verde a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mesa Verde is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mesa Verde?
CDC estimates 44.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.5% and 49.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Mesa Verde have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17–25.2%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Mesa Verde more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mesa Verde.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.