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Dotsero differs from Colorado on 13 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dotsero. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dotsero
Many Dotsero adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 5 working-age adults has no health insurance (20.8%, vs 11.1% across Colorado). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 16.4%, is about level with the state’s 15.5%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 64.7% vs 71.4%. Checkups ↓
Dotsero is behind on routine checkups
It trails Colorado on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (64.7% vs 71.4%), cholesterol checks (82.1% vs 85.2%) and colon screening (55.3% vs 62.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Dotsero
Dotsero runs below Colorado on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.8% vs 7.8%), COPD (3.1% vs 5.3%) and heart disease (3.1% vs 5.1%). A young population is part of it: only 4% of residents are 65 or older (Colorado 16%). Conditions ↓
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 Dotsero’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Dotsero’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dotsero is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 61%.
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). Dotsero’s median household income is $84,439; among the 10,444 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$106K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Dotsero adults…
Dotsero runs below CO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Dotsero residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dotsero adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Dotsero
No hospital or community health center in Dotsero 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 Dotsero; ≈ 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.
How Dotsero adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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Dotsero and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dotsero | A | 25.6% | 7.1% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dotsero adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dotsero
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dotsero is better than Colorado on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Dotsero’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dotsero | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%13.2–19.8 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.5–12.9 | 11.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.1–18.7 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.6%19.5–32.4 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.1%6–8.3 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 18.1%15.3–21.1 | 27% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 25.3%21.7–29 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 14.1%12–16.4 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.1%2.5–3.7 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.7%1.5–2 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.8–11.9 | 9.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8–12.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%14.6–23.1 | 17.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.2%18.4–26.3 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%26–38.5 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.8%16–26.1 | 11.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 64.7%59.9–69.5 | 71.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%57.5–65.1 | 64.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.1–84.8 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 57.2%52.5–61.5 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.3%50–60.2 | 62.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%63.5–79.8 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.3–22.8 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%20.7–29.8 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.9%6.4–9.5 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13–18.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 4.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5–7.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 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 Dotsero
Is Dotsero a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dotsero is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dotsero?
CDC estimates 25.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.5% and 32.4%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dotsero?
Valley View Hospital Association in Glenwood Springs, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Dotsero’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dotsero have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16–26.1%), 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 Dotsero more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dotsero.
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.