Where North Washington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Washington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Washington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Washington
More North Washington adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.9%), vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in North Washington
52% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.6% across Colorado. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Colorado 9.2%). Checkups ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in North Washington has no health insurance
23.5% 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 North Washington’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of North Washington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Out of every 100 North Washington adults…
North Washington runs below CO on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Washington
No hospital or community health center in North Washington 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 North Washington; ≈ 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 North Washington adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, North Washington does better than Colorado.
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North Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welby | C+ | 35.8% | 10.9% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Denver | A | 21.6% | 7.1% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Twin Lakes | B+ | 33.6% | 9.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Commerce City | B | 34.6% | 9.7% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Berkley | B | 34.3% | 10.5% | 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 North Washington adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in North Washington
Why doesn’t North Washington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Washington.
What hospital is closest to North Washington?
HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge in Thornton, 3.9 miles in a straight line from North Washington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Washington?
54 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clinica Tepeyac - Clinic in Denver, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Washington.
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.