Martha Weiser House · Photo: Davidmendosa · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Gunbarrel is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Gunbarrel differs from Colorado on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gunbarrel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gunbarrel
Gunbarrel is an active town
Only 10.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. The town has 15 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Gunbarrel
Gunbarrel runs below Colorado on four chronic conditions, most of all obesity (16.3% vs 26.1%), diabetes (6.8% vs 8.6%) and COPD (4.4% vs 5.3%). Conditions ↓
Gunbarrel keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74% vs 64.6%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% 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 Gunbarrel’s likely range.
What’s behind Gunbarrel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gunbarrel is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #9 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 mental distress, 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). Gunbarrel’s median household income is $109,407; among the 7,236 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Gunbarrel adults…
Gunbarrel runs below CO on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gunbarrel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Gunbarrel
No hospital or community health center in Gunbarrel 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 Gunbarrel; ≈ 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 Gunbarrel adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Gunbarrel does better than Colorado.
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Gunbarrel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gunbarrel adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gunbarrel
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gunbarrel is better than Colorado on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Gunbarrel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gunbarrel | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.7%9.3–12.4 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.4 | 16% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 16.3%13.4–19.4 | 26.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.7%20.2–25.3 | 27% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.4%28.5–34.5 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.3%20–24.7 | 22.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 2.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.7–7.2 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.6%6.3–9.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 10.1%8.4–12.2 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.2–21.3 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 22.8%19.5–26.1 | 30.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.7–6.8 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%68.3–74.3 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74%71.3–76.5 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.7–89.7 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.3%66.9–73.6 | 69.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%66.2–73.6 | 62.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%70.8–82 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.1–25.6 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.3%17.7–23.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.7%6.7–8.9 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9.2–12 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.5 | 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 Gunbarrel
Is Gunbarrel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gunbarrel is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #9 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gunbarrel?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 13.4% and 19.4%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gunbarrel?
Boulder Community Health in Boulder, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Gunbarrel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gunbarrel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.8%), 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 Gunbarrel more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gunbarrel.
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.