Photo: Mycro · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Colorado, Dacono is healthier than 34% of graded towns
Dacono differs from Colorado on 9 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dacono. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dacono
Colorado sets a high bar
Dacono is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but only 34% of the 159 Colorado towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Dacono is behind on routine checkups
It trails Colorado on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (66.2% vs 71.4%), dentist visits (61.5% vs 64.6%) and cholesterol checks (82.6% vs 85.2%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Dacono’s lead shrinks
Dacono is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 59% of the 7,905 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in Dacono
1 in 3 adults have obesity (33.6%), vs 26.1% across Colorado. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Dacono
Grades next door run from Erie (A+) to Fort Lupton (C). Dacono is a B+. Around town ↓
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 Dacono’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Dacono’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dacono is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #105 of 159 in Colorado. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Dacono’s median household income is $104,559; among the 7,905 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dacono adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Out of every 100 Dacono adults…
Dacono runs below CO on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Dacono residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Dacono and the towns around it
Dacono’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacono | B+ | 33.6% | 9.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Frederick | A | 31.8% | 7.8% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Erie | A+ | 24% | 6.6% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Broomfield | A+ | 22.5% | 6.9% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Fort Lupton | C | 37.7% | 12.7% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Dacono
No hospital or community health center in Dacono 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 Dacono; ≈ 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Dacono adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dacono adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dacono
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dacono is better than Colorado on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Dacono’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dacono | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.5–19.5 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14.4 | 11.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.5–19.7 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%28.9–38.5 | 26.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 26.1%23.3–29.1 | 27% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.2%27.1–33.5 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.8%17.6–22.2 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 2.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.4–8.2 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.7–15.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%17.4–24.1 | 17.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%17–22.8 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%30.5–38.4 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.4%11.8–17.3 | 11.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.2%62.5–69.8 | 71.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%58.5–64.4 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.2–84.9 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66%62.4–69.4 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%56.5–64.3 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%64.8–77.1 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%19.3–25.3 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%25.3–32.8 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 10.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.9–18.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4–5.1 | 4.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 2.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Dacono
Is Dacono a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dacono is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #105 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dacono?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 38.5%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dacono?
Centura Health-St. Anthony North Health Campus in Westminster, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Dacono’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dacono have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–17.3%), 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 Dacono 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 Dacono.
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.