Photo: Pbritti · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Meridian is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Meridian differs from Colorado on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Meridian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meridian
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Meridian
Meridian runs below Colorado on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.1% vs 5.1%), COPD (3.3% vs 5.3%) and diabetes (5.5% vs 8.6%). Conditions ↓
Meridian is an active town
Only 14.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Meridian is insured
Only 7.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.1% across Colorado. 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 Meridian’s likely range.
What’s behind Meridian’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Meridian is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #35 of 159 in Colorado. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 71%.
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). Meridian’s median household income is $89,877; among the 9,958 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
Most Colorado towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Meridian is healthier than 78% of graded towns, against 97% nationally.
Out of every 100 Meridian adults…
Meridian runs below CO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Meridian residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Meridian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Meridian
No hospital or community health center in Meridian 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 Meridian; ≈ 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 Meridian adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Meridian 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 Meridian adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Meridian
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Meridian is better than Colorado on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Meridian’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Meridian | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.1%9.5–12.9 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.8 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.4%20.3–28.6 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 27% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 26.9%24–29.8 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.2%15.2–19.1 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.6–2 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.7%3.8–5.9 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.3%6.8–10 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.4%12–17.1 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.6–22.5 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.2%25.5–33.2 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.3–9.2 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.8%67–74.1 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.6–73.2 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.3–86.7 | 85.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.1%59.3–66.5 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%57.9–66 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%66.2–78.7 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.7–24.4 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.8%18–23.9 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.5%5.6–7.6 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.4–13.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.5–6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 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 Meridian
Is Meridian a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Meridian is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #35 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 Meridian?
CDC estimates 24.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.3% and 28.6%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Meridian?
Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Meridian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Meridian have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9.2%), 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 Meridian 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 Meridian.
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.