Photo: David Shankbone · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Calhan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Calhan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calhan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calhan
Calhan keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.1% vs 71.4%) and dentist visits (72.2% vs 64.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer, arthritis and depression run high in Calhan
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.8% across Colorado. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.6%), vs 22.9% across Colorado. Depression is also above the state: 26.2%, vs 22.7% across Colorado. In all, Calhan runs above Colorado on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Calhan
The closest emergency room is Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, 25.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Calhan is insured
Only 6.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.1% across Colorado. Checkups ↓
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 Calhan’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Calhan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Out of every 100 Calhan adults…
Calhan runs below CO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Calhan
No hospital or community health center in Calhan 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 Calhan; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Calhan adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Calhan runs above Colorado.
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.
Calhan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Calhan adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Calhan
Why doesn’t Calhan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Calhan.
What hospital is closest to Calhan?
Uchealth Grandview Hospital in Colorado Springs, 27.2 miles in a straight line from Calhan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Calhan.
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.