Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Fraser is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Fraser differs from Colorado on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fraser. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fraser
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Fraser
The closest emergency room is Boulder Community Health in Boulder, 28.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Clinica Campesina/Family Health Services is closer (15.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Fraser
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), vs 10.9% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Fraser is short on dental care and mental health care
Fraser’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Fraser’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Fraser’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fraser is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Fraser’s median household income is $89,980; among the 9,954 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Fraser
No hospital or community health center in Fraser 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 Fraser; ≈ 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.
14 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Fraser adults…
Fraser runs below CO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Fraser residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fraser adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How Fraser adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Fraser runs above Colorado.
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.
Fraser and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser | A− | 25.4% | 7.3% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Winter Park | A− | 24.6% | 7.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fraser adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fraser
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fraser is better than Colorado on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Fraser’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fraser | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.3–19.2 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.4–14.1 | 11.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.2–21.4 | 16% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.4%19–32.7 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 24.3%20.7–28 | 27% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.8%25–32.9 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.9%18.1–23.9 | 22.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.6–6.6 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 2.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.3–15.1 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11–16.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 16.9%13.3–21 | 17.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%17–24.3 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%26.3–38.7 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.3–13.1 | 11.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.2%62.6–71.6 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58.1–65.1 | 64.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81%77.9–83.5 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.1%59.1–66.7 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.6%52.7–62.2 | 62.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.6–78.9 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.6–29.5 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%22.6–32.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 10.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%13.6–18.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.8 | 4.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.3–8.8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.5 | 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 Fraser
Is Fraser a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fraser is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fraser?
CDC estimates 25.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 19% and 32.7%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fraser?
Boulder Community Health in Boulder, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Fraser’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fraser have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–13.1%), 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 Fraser 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 Fraser.
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.