On CDC estimates, Sierra Ridge is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Sierra Ridge differs from Colorado on 20 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sierra Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sierra Ridge
COPD and heart disease are less common in Sierra Ridge
Sierra Ridge runs below Colorado on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.7% vs 5.3%), heart disease (2.8% vs 5.1%) and stroke (1.6% vs 2.7%). A young population is part of it: only 4% of residents are 65 or older (Colorado 16%). Conditions ↓
Sierra Ridge is an active town
Only 12.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Few Sierra Ridge adults smoke
6.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% across Colorado. Habits ↓
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 Sierra Ridge’s likely range.
What’s behind Sierra Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sierra Ridge is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #4 of 159 in Colorado. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 90%.
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). Sierra Ridge’s median household income is $158,183; among the 2,280 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($119K–$198K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Sierra Ridge adults…
Sierra Ridge runs below CO on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Sierra Ridge 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Sierra Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Sierra Ridge 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 Sierra Ridge; ≈ 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 Sierra Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How Sierra Ridge adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Sierra Ridge does better than Colorado.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Sierra Ridge and the towns around it
Sierra Ridge has the best Health Grade of the 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Ridge | A+ | 22.3% | 5.5% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Meridian Village | A+ | 24.1% | 5.5% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Stepping Stone | A+ | 23.6% | 4.8% | 7.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sierra Ridge adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sierra Ridge
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sierra Ridge is better than Colorado on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Sierra Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sierra Ridge | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.4%7.7–11.2 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 7.9%6.7–9.1 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%11.9–15.9 | 16% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.3%18.2–26 | 26.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 5.5%4.6–6.3 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 20.5%17.8–22.9 | 27% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.8%24.6–30.8 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.5%14.4–18.4 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.7%2.2–3.3 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.6%1.4–1.8 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.8%3–4.7 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.9%5.1–8.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.8%10.2–15.4 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.1–20.7 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.2%24.4–32.2 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.6–7.5 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.7%69.1–76 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.6%73–78.1 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%85.8–89.6 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.1%60–67.7 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%60.3–68.3 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%70.1–81.7 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.8%17–22.5 | 22.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.2%14.4–20 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8–11.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.3%2–2.6 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.1%3.4–4.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.6%1.3–1.8 | 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 Sierra Ridge
Is Sierra Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sierra Ridge is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #4 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sierra Ridge?
CDC estimates 22.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.2% and 26%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sierra Ridge?
Adventhealth Parker in Parker, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Sierra Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sierra Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7.5%), 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 Sierra Ridge more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sierra Ridge.
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.