On CDC estimates, Severance is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Severance differs from Colorado on 18 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Severance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Severance
Colorado sets a high bar
Severance is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but only 57% of the 159 Colorado towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Severance doesn’t win on
22.4% of adults binge drink, vs 19% across Colorado, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Severance
1 in 3 adults have obesity (31.3%), vs 26.1% across Colorado. Conditions ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Severance
Severance runs below Colorado on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (1.9% vs 2.7%), heart disease (3.6% vs 5.1%) and COPD (3.9% vs 5.3%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Colorado 16%). 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 Severance’s likely range.
What’s behind Severance’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Severance is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #69 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 55%.
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). Severance’s median household income is $124,572; among the 5,105 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$156K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Most Colorado towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Severance is healthier than 57% of graded towns, against 91% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Severance adults…
Severance runs below CO on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Severance residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Severance
No hospital or community health center in Severance 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 Severance; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Severance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How Severance adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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Severance 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 Severance adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Severance
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Severance is better than Colorado on 14 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Severance’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Severance | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.5%9.7–13.5 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.8–11.7 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.7–19 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.7–36 | 26.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 6.5%5.6–7.6 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23%20.3–25.8 | 27% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.8%24.8–30.9 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.2%16–20.6 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6%3.1–4 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.5–8.3 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.2–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 14.2%11.7–17 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.4%19.3–25.6 | 19% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%28.1–35.7 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.3–9.6 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.6%62.9–70.3 | 71.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.1%68.5–73.7 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.3–86.8 | 85.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.4%59.6–67.1 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%58.6–66.5 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.5–80.9 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.4–26.7 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.9%19.7–26.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.1%6–8.3 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.3–15.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4–5.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.4 | 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 Severance
Is Severance a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Severance is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #69 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Severance?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 36%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Severance?
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center in Fort Collins, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Severance’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Severance have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9.6%), 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 Severance 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 Severance.
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.