Where Glendale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glendale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glendale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glendale
Glendale is an active town
Only 10% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Glendale
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.8% across Colorado. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.5%), vs 5.1% across Colorado. In all, Glendale runs above Colorado on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Glendale keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.9% vs 64.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% 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 Glendale’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
Out of every 100 Glendale adults…
Glendale runs below CO on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glendale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Glendale
No hospital or community health center in Glendale 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 Glendale; ≈ 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 Glendale adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Glendale 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.
Glendale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Acres | — | — | — | — |
Lazy Acres: 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 Glendale adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Glendale
Why doesn’t Glendale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glendale.
What hospital is closest to Glendale?
Boulder Community Health in Boulder, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Glendale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glendale?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Boulder Shelter for the Homeless in Boulder, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glendale.
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.