Photo: Joe Tempel · Public domainWhere Morrison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morrison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morrison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morrison
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Morrison
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), about twice the Colorado rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.1% across Colorado. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.9%, vs 22.9% across Colorado. In all, Morrison runs above Colorado on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Colorado 16%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Morrison, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Colorado 27%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 69.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Morrison keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81% vs 71.4%) and dentist visits (75.5% vs 64.6%). 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 Morrison’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Morrison adults…
Morrison runs below CO on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Morrison is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Morrison as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morrison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Morrison
No hospital or community health center in Morrison 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 Morrison; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Morrison adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Morrison does better than 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.
Morrison 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | A | 23.8% | 8.7% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Indian Hills | — | — | — | — |
Indian Hills: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morrison adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morrison
Why doesn’t Morrison have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morrison.
What hospital is closest to Morrison?
Centura Health-St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Morrison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Morrison?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sheridan Health Services in Denver, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morrison.
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. 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.