Where Upper Witter Gulch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Upper Witter Gulch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upper Witter Gulch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Witter Gulch
Cancer runs high in Upper Witter Gulch
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.8% across Colorado. Conditions ↓
Upper Witter Gulch is an active town
Only 12.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Upper Witter Gulch keeps up with checkups
It beats Colorado on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.2% vs 71.4%) and dentist visits (76.3% 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 Upper Witter Gulch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Upper Witter Gulch adults…
Upper Witter Gulch runs below CO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Witter Gulch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Upper Witter Gulch
No hospital or community health center in Upper Witter Gulch 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 Upper Witter Gulch; ≈ 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 Upper Witter Gulch adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Upper Witter Gulch 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.
Upper Witter Gulch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Bear Creek | — | — | — | — |
Upper Bear Creek: 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 Upper Witter Gulch adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Upper Witter Gulch
Why doesn’t Upper Witter Gulch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Upper Witter Gulch.
What hospital is closest to Upper Witter Gulch?
Centura Health-St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Upper Witter Gulch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Witter Gulch.
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.