Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0Where Gerrard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gerrard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gerrard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gerrard
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Gerrard
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 7.8% across Colorado. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.1% across Colorado. Arthritis is also above the state: 35%, vs 22.9% across Colorado. In all, Gerrard runs above Colorado on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gerrard, and more people treating it
36.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Colorado 27%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 69.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Gerrard keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.3% vs 71.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 85.2%). 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 Gerrard’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gerrard adults…
Gerrard runs above CO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gerrard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Gerrard
No hospital or community health center in Gerrard 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 Gerrard; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Gerrard adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Gerrard 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.
Gerrard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | — | — | — | — |
Alpine: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gerrard adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gerrard
Why doesn’t Gerrard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gerrard.
What hospital is closest to Gerrard?
Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Gerrard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gerrard.
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.