Where Genoa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Genoa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Genoa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genoa
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Genoa
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.3% across Colorado. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.1% across Colorado. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 2.7% across Colorado. In all, Genoa runs above Colorado on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Genoa
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 10.9% across Colorado. Habits ↓
In Genoa, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Colorado 11.1%), yet 20.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. 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 Genoa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Genoa adults…
Genoa runs above CO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Genoa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Genoa
No hospital or community health center in Genoa 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 Genoa; ≈ 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 Genoa adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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.
Genoa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Genoa adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Genoa
Why doesn’t Genoa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Genoa.
What hospital is closest to Genoa?
Lincoln Health Hospital in Hugo, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Genoa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genoa.
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. 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.