Where Cotopaxi residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cotopaxi, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 81223. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cotopaxi
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cotopaxi
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), about twice the Colorado rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), about twice the Colorado rate. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 2.7% across Colorado. In all, Cotopaxi runs above Colorado on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cotopaxi, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Colorado 27%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 69.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Cotopaxi, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Colorado 11.1%), yet 20.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Cotopaxi
The closest emergency room is Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, 24.1 miles away in a straight line. 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 Cotopaxi’s likely range; Cotopaxi’s figures come from ZIP code 81223, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cotopaxi adults…
Cotopaxi runs above CO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cotopaxi adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Cotopaxi
No hospital or community health center in Cotopaxi 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 Cotopaxi; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Cotopaxi adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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.
Cotopaxi 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 Cotopaxi adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cotopaxi
Why doesn’t Cotopaxi have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cotopaxi.
What hospital is closest to Cotopaxi?
St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Cotopaxi’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cotopaxi.
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.