Rockland Community Church and Cemetery · Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Genesee is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Genesee differs from Colorado on 18 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Genesee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genesee
Cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol run high in Genesee
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 7.8% across Colorado. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.7%), vs 22.9% across Colorado. High cholesterol is also above the state: 39.3%, vs 31.5% across Colorado. In all, Genesee runs above Colorado on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Colorado 16%), and cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Genesee is an active town
Only 10% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Genesee keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.4% vs 71.4%) and dentist visits (76.3% vs 64.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Genesee’s likely range.
What’s behind Genesee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genesee is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #5 of 159 in Colorado. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 92%.
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). Genesee’s median household income is $186,667; among the 1,209 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($140K–$233K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Genesee adults…
Genesee runs below CO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Genesee is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Genesee as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Genesee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Genesee
No hospital or community health center in Genesee 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 Genesee; ≈ 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).
How Genesee adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Genesee does better than 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.
Genesee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee | A+ | 20.7% | 8.8% | 6.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Genesee adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Genesee
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Genesee is better than Colorado on 14 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Genesee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Genesee | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.3%8.4–12.7 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.2–11.6 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 16% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 20.7%17.5–24.3 | 26.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.3–10.4 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28.8–35.4 | 27% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36–42.7 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.6–33.9 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5–7 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%3.6–6.1 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 2.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.6%3.6–5.7 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.7%5–9.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 10%7.8–12.5 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.9–19.4 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26%22.8–29.3 | 30.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.1%3.1–5.6 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.8–81.7 | 71.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.3%73.8–78.6 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.8%91.6–93.8 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%72.2–79 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 77%73.8–80 | 62.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%70.4–81.1 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.4–23.6 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.5%18.1–25.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%6.9–10.7 | 10.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.6%7.2–10.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%5.9–8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.3%3.5–5.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.7–2.7 | 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 Genesee
Is Genesee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genesee is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #5 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Genesee?
CDC estimates 20.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.5% and 24.3%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Genesee?
Centura Health-St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Genesee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Genesee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–5.6%), 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 Genesee 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 Genesee.
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.