Within Colorado, Bennett is healthier than 20% of graded towns
Bennett differs from Colorado on 10 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bennett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bennett
Colorado sets a high bar
Bennett is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, but only 20% of the 159 Colorado towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Bennett
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 10.9% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bennett’s lead shrinks
Bennett is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, but 33% of the 7,505 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$135K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More Bennett adults get no exercise
1 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (21.7%), vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Bennett
The closest emergency room is The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital in Aurora, 21.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Center at Strasburg is closer (5.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Colorado figure falls outside Bennett’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Bennett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bennett is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #128 of 159 in Colorado. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 88% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Bennett’s median household income is $107,736; among the 7,505 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bennett
No hospital or community health center in Bennett 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 Bennett; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Bennett adults…
Bennett runs below CO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Bennett residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bennett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How Bennett adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Bennett runs above Colorado.
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Bennett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett | B | 33.1% | 9.3% | 16% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bennett adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bennett
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bennett is better than Colorado on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Bennett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bennett | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.2–21.2 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.2 | 11.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.3–21.3 | 16% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%29.3–37.4 | 26.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.8%26.3–31.6 | 27% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%29.1–34.5 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.7–25 | 22.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%11–13.4 | 10.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 2.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.3–11.8 | 9.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%13.4–18.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%18.6–25.1 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.9–20.5 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%29.9–36.8 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11–15.7 | 11.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.9%67–72.9 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.9–63.4 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.6–85 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.8%64.9–70.8 | 69.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%57.4–64.4 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.8%60.9–72.1 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%21.4–26.6 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%27.1–34.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 10.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.1–19.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 2.9% | 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 Colorado figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bennett
Is Bennett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bennett is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #128 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bennett?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 37.4%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bennett?
The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital in Aurora, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Bennett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bennett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11–15.7%), against 11.1% across Colorado.
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 Bennett more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bennett.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Colorado 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.