Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Centennial as a whole is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Centennial differs from Colorado on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Centennial. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Centennial
Centennial keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.8% vs 64.6%) and cholesterol checks (88.7% vs 85.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Centennial
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.8% across Colorado. Conditions ↓
Centennial is an active town
Only 13.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. The town has 50 miles of trails across 53 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Centennial’s likely range.
What’s behind Centennial’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Centennial is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #22 of 159 in Colorado. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 90%.
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). Centennial’s median household income is $131,928; among the 4,348 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$165K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
At 108,658 residents, Centennial is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Keeping up with care
Share of Centennial adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
50 miles of trails across 53 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Centennial adults…
Centennial runs below CO on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Centennial
No hospital or community health center in Centennial 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 Centennial; ≈ 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).
How Centennial adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Centennial does better than Colorado.
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Centennial and the towns around it
Centennial’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | A+ | 23.1% | 7.3% | 8% | CDC place |
| Aurora | B+ | 29.1% | 9.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Dove Valley | A | 25.6% | 5.8% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Greenwood Village | A+ | 22.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Littleton | A+ | 24.3% | 7.7% | 9% | CDC place |
| Inverness | A+ | 22.5% | 5.8% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Cherry Creek | A+ | 21.7% | 7% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Foxfield | — | — | — | — |
Foxfield: 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 Centennial adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Centennial
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Centennial is better than Colorado on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Centennial’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Centennial | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%8.9–11.2 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.4 | 16% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.1%19.9–26.5 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27%24.5–29.6 | 27% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%28.8–34.5 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21.1–25.5 | 22.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.3%4.3–6.6 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.9–9.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%16.2–21 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%25.6–32.2 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%6–7.8 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.3%69.4–75 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.8%70.3–75.2 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.4–89.9 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%69.6–75.6 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%64.2–71.2 | 62.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%68.4–79.3 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%19–24 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.6%19.2–24.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.9%6.9–9 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 2.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Centennial
Is Centennial a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Centennial is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #22 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Centennial?
CDC estimates 23.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.9% and 26.5%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Centennial?
Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Centennial’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Centennial have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–7.8%), 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 Centennial more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Centennial.
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.