Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Colorado, Frederick is healthier than 48% of graded towns
Frederick differs from Colorado on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frederick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frederick
Colorado sets a high bar
Frederick is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but only 48% of the 159 Colorado towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Frederick’s lead shrinks
Frederick is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but 68% of the 4,606 towns with similar household incomes ($97K–$162K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in Frederick
1 in 3 adults have obesity (31.8%), vs 26.1% across Colorado. Conditions ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Frederick
Frederick runs below Colorado on heart disease (4.2% vs 5.1%) and COPD (4.5% vs 5.3%). A young population is part of it: only 12% 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 Frederick’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Frederick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frederick is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #83 of 159 in Colorado. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 60%.
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). Frederick’s median household income is $129,460; among the 4,606 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Frederick adults…
Frederick runs below CO on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Frederick residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Frederick
1 community health center in Frederick, 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 Frederick; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Frederick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How Frederick adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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Frederick and the towns around it
Frederick’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frederick adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frederick
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frederick is better than Colorado on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Frederick’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frederick | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.1%11.5–14.9 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 11.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.7–18.4 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%27.4–36.5 | 26.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.8–9 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 25.6%22.8–28.5 | 27% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.1%27–33.4 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.4%18.1–22.8 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10.1 | 9.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.8–13.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.5%14.1–19.1 | 17.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%17.6–23.6 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%29.3–37 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.9–10.4 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.9%64.3–71.5 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%65.4–70.8 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.5–87 | 85.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.6%62.9–70.2 | 69.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%58.6–66.3 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%68.4–80 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.6–25.4 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%22–28.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.5%7.5–9.8 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12–15.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 2.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Frederick
Is Frederick a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frederick is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #83 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frederick?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 36.5%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frederick?
Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Frederick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Frederick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–10.4%), 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 Frederick 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 Frederick.
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.