Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0Within Colorado, Glendale is healthier than 47% of graded towns
Glendale differs from Colorado on 19 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glendale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glendale
Colorado sets a high bar
Glendale is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but only 47% of the 159 Colorado towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Glendale
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.3%), vs 16% across Colorado. Depression is above the state too: 25.8%, vs 22.7% across Colorado. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Glendale doesn’t win on
23.5% of adults binge drink, vs 19% across Colorado, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Glendale
Glendale runs below Colorado on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (2.4% vs 5.1%), cancer (3.7% vs 7.8%) and stroke (1.4% vs 2.7%). A young population is part of it: only 2% 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 Glendale’s likely range.
What’s behind Glendale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #84 of 159 in Colorado. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Glendale’s median household income is $71,250; among the 10,615 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Glendale adults…
Glendale runs below CO on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 2% of Glendale residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Glendale adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Glendale runs above 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
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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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Glendale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Glendale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | A | 25.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
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.
Every CDC estimate for Glendale
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glendale is better than Colorado on 11 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Glendale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glendale | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.9%10.9–15.1 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.8–21.7 | 16% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.2%21.6–28.9 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 4.6%4–5.2 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 17.3%15.4–19.3 | 27% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 21%18.8–23.2 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 12.4%11–13.9 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.7%3.3–4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.4%1.3–1.5 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.2–15 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%7.7–11.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 14.8%12.3–17.5 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23.5%20.6–26.6 | 19% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%29.5–36.5 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%9.8–15.1 | 11.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 62.3%58.6–65.8 | 71.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%58.5–64.4 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.6%75.5–81.4 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 52.7%49.3–55.9 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%55.2–63 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%64.5–76.3 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.8–28.9 | 22.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.7%19.5–26.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.2–18.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.3 | 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 Glendale
Is Glendale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #84 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glendale?
CDC estimates 25.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.6% and 28.9%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glendale?
HCA Healthone Rose in Denver, 1.9 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.
How many people in Glendale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–15.1%), 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 Glendale 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 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. 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.