On CDC estimates, Sterling Ranch is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Sterling Ranch differs from Colorado on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sterling Ranch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sterling Ranch
COPD and heart disease are less common in Sterling Ranch
Sterling Ranch runs below Colorado on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3% vs 5.3%), heart disease (3.1% vs 5.1%) and stroke (1.7% vs 2.7%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Colorado 16%). Conditions ↓
Sterling Ranch is an active town
Only 11.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Sterling Ranch’s lead shrinks
Sterling Ranch is healthier than 99% of U.S. towns, but 78% of the 939 towns with similar household incomes ($155K–$258K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Nearly everyone in Sterling Ranch is insured
Only 5.7% 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 Sterling Ranch’s likely range.
What’s behind Sterling Ranch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sterling Ranch is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #18 of 159 in Colorado. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 85%.
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). Sterling Ranch’s median household income is $206,719; among the 939 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($155K–$258K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Sterling Ranch adults…
Sterling Ranch runs below CO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Sterling Ranch 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.
6.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sterling Ranch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Sterling Ranch
No hospital or community health center in Sterling Ranch 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 Sterling Ranch; ≈ 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 Sterling Ranch adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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Sterling Ranch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Ranch | A+ | 25.2% | 5.5% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sterling Ranch adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sterling Ranch
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sterling Ranch is better than Colorado on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Sterling Ranch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sterling Ranch | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.7%7.9–11.7 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.5%7.2–10 | 11.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.5–16.7 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.2%20.9–29.5 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.5%4.6–6.4 | 8.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.6%18.9–24.3 | 27% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.2%25.1–31.3 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.2%16–20.4 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3%2.4–3.7 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.7%1.5–1.9 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.8%3–4.7 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.6%5.5–10 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 11.9%9.5–14.6 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.6%17.5–23.7 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.7%24–31.7 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.4–7.5 | 11.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.4%68.6–75.7 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.3%73.7–78.7 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%85.9–89.8 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.8%59.6–67.7 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%59.9–68 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%69.3–81.3 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.9–24.8 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.1%15.2–21.4 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.9%4.8–7 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.2%8.5–12.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.3%2–2.7 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.3%3.5–5.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.7%1.5–2.1 | 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 Sterling Ranch
Is Sterling Ranch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sterling Ranch is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #18 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sterling Ranch?
CDC estimates 25.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.9% and 29.5%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sterling Ranch?
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Sterling Ranch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sterling Ranch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.5%), 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 Sterling Ranch 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 Sterling Ranch.
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.