Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Colorado, Loveland is healthier than 47% of graded towns
Loveland differs from Colorado on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loveland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loveland
Colorado sets a high bar
Loveland is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but only 47% of the 159 Colorado towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Loveland
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.8% across Colorado. 1 in 17 adults have heart disease (6%), vs 5.1% across Colorado. COPD is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 5.3% across Colorado. In all, Loveland runs above Colorado on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Loveland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Loveland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Loveland is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #85 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 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 63%.
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). Loveland’s median household income is $84,604; among the 10,429 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$106K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Loveland adults…
Loveland runs above CO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Loveland
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Loveland, 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 Loveland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 41 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Loveland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How Loveland adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Loveland and the towns around it
Loveland’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 Loveland adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Loveland
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Loveland is better than Colorado on 2 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Loveland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Loveland | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%13.3–17 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 11.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.5%20.8–28.5 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.9%26.1–31.8 | 27% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.9–36.2 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%24–29.1 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.6–10.1 | 9.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.6%13.1–18.1 | 17.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.6–20.7 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.9%24.2–32 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%68.4–74.7 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.8–69.8 | 64.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.6–87.6 | 85.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.4–76.5 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%62.1–70.5 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67%59.7–73.8 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.5–27.3 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.8–32.2 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.5–15.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 4.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 2.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Loveland
Is Loveland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Loveland is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #85 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Loveland?
CDC estimates 24.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.8% and 28.5%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Loveland?
Banner North Co Medical Center - Loveland Campus in Loveland, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Loveland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Loveland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.7%), 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 Loveland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loveland.
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.