Where Black Hawk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Black Hawk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Black Hawk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Black Hawk
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Black Hawk
The closest emergency room is Boulder Community Health in Boulder, 20 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Clinica Campesina/Family Health Services is closer (2.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Black Hawk
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.8% across Colorado. 1 in 16 adults have heart disease (6.3%), vs 5.1% across Colorado. Conditions ↓
Black Hawk is short on primary care and dental care
Black Hawk’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Black Hawk’s likely range.
Care in and near Black Hawk
No hospital or community health center in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk; ≈ 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 Black Hawk adults…
Black Hawk runs above CO on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Black Hawk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How Black Hawk adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Black Hawk does better than Colorado.
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Black Hawk and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | — | — | — | — |
Central: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Black Hawk adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Black Hawk
Why doesn’t Black Hawk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Black Hawk.
What hospital is closest to Black Hawk?
Boulder Community Health in Boulder, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Black Hawk’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Black Hawk?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clinica Family Health - Gilpin County in Black Hawk, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Black Hawk.
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. 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.