Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Julesburg is healthier than 95%
Julesburg differs from Colorado on 18 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Julesburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Julesburg
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Julesburg
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.1% across Colorado. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.3% across Colorado. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 2.7% across Colorado. In all, Julesburg runs above Colorado on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Julesburg
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.6% across Colorado. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Colorado 9.2%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Julesburg, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Colorado 27%), but 78% of them take medicine for it, vs 69.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Julesburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Julesburg is healthier than 56%. Against the 3,497 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
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 Julesburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Julesburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Julesburg is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Julesburg’s median household income is $43,500; among the 3,497 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Julesburg adults…
Julesburg runs above CO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Julesburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Julesburg
1 hospital in Julesburg, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Julesburg; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Julesburg adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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Julesburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julesburg | B | 27.9% | 12.7% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Julesburg adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Julesburg
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Julesburg is better than Colorado on 4 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Julesburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Julesburg | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%17.5–25.3 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.6–18.5 | 11.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–18.3 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%20.9–35.9 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.7–14.8 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%32.9–41.7 | 27% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.2–42.4 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.8%29.9–37.7 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.4–11.2 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4–5.5 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%13.8–20 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.1–17 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%18.4–28.2 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.3 | 19% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%24.2–37.5 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%8.9–14.1 | 11.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%71.5–79.2 | 71.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55.3–62.6 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.4–89.2 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%74.6–80.9 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%55.3–66.8 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.5%53.4–72.2 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19–26.2 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.2–40.8 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%14.2–20.7 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13–18 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%7.7–11 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.9–5.5 | 2.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Julesburg
Is Julesburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Julesburg is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Julesburg?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.9% and 35.9%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Julesburg?
Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital in Julesburg, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Julesburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Julesburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–14.1%), 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 Julesburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Julesburg.
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.