Photo: Dwillsey at English Wikipedia · Public domainWithin Colorado, Englewood is healthier than 51% of graded towns
Englewood differs from Colorado on 3 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Englewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Englewood
Colorado sets a high bar
Englewood is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but only 51% of the 159 Colorado towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Englewood has a top-rated hospital
Swedish Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Englewood’s likely range.
What’s behind Englewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Englewood is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #78 of 159 in Colorado. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 53%.
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). Englewood’s median household income is $86,800; among the 10,265 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Englewood
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Englewood, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Englewood; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Englewood adults…
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Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Englewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How Englewood adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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Englewood and the towns around it
Englewood’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood | A | 25.8% | 7.4% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Sheridan | B− | 30.1% | 10.9% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Denver | A | 21.6% | 7.1% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Littleton | A+ | 24.3% | 7.7% | 9% | CDC place |
| Cherry Hills Village | A+ | 21.8% | 7.6% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Greenwood Village | A+ | 22.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Englewood adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Englewood
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Englewood is better than Colorado on 2 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Englewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Englewood | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%13.1–16.5 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 11.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.8 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.8%22.3–29.4 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.4%23.1–27.8 | 27% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.7%26.1–31.3 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.9%19–23 | 22.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 2.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.5–9.8 | 9.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.9%14.6–19.4 | 17.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17.7–22.9 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%28.5–35.5 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.7–12.6 | 11.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.9%64.7–71 | 71.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%61.1–66.8 | 64.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.1–85.6 | 85.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.2%65.2–71 | 69.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%60.2–67.6 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%64–75.8 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%21.1–26.5 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.3%22.7–28.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.5–15.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.3 | 4.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 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 Englewood
Is Englewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Englewood is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #78 of 159 in Colorado. 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 Englewood?
CDC estimates 25.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 29.4%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Englewood?
HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Englewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Englewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.6%), 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 Englewood 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 Englewood.
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.