Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0Within Colorado, West Pleasant View is healthier than 42% of graded towns
West Pleasant View differs from Colorado on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Pleasant View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Pleasant View
Colorado sets a high bar
West Pleasant View is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but only 42% of the 159 Colorado towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit West Pleasant View doesn’t win on
22.4% of adults binge drink, vs 19% across Colorado, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
West Pleasant View is an active town
Only 14.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.7% 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 West Pleasant View’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind West Pleasant View’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pleasant View is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #92 of 159 in Colorado. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). West Pleasant View’s median household income is $95,817; among the 9,192 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Pleasant View adults…
West Pleasant View runs below CO on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of West Pleasant View residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Pleasant View
No hospital or community health center in West Pleasant View 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 West Pleasant View; ≈ 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 West Pleasant View adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
How West Pleasant View adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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West Pleasant View and the towns around it
West Pleasant View’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pleasant View | A | 24.6% | 7.8% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Golden | A | 22.3% | 7% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Lakewood | A | 23.8% | 8.7% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Applewood | A+ | 23% | 8.7% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Pleasant View adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Pleasant View
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Pleasant View is better than Colorado on 3 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside West Pleasant View’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Pleasant View | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.1–18 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.2–13.3 | 11.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.6–20 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.6%21.1–28.4 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.8–9.1 | 8.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 25.6%23.1–28.2 | 27% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.1%27.5–32.8 | 31.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.7–23.9 | 22.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 5.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.6–6.4 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 2.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%4.9–7.7 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.3–15.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 14.8%12.4–17.6 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.4%19.7–25.2 | 19% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.6–36.1 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.5–12.8 | 11.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.8%65.4–71.9 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.7–63 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.4%78.7–83.9 | 85.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.1%60.9–67.2 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%62.1–69.7 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%61.8–74.7 | 71.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.2–28 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%24–31.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8–10.9 | 10.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.6–18.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.8 | 4.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.1–8.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.4 | 2.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 West Pleasant View
Is West Pleasant View a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pleasant View is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #92 of 159 in Colorado. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Pleasant View?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.1% and 28.4%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Pleasant View?
Centura Health-St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, 2.9 miles in a straight line from West Pleasant View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Pleasant View have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–12.8%), 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 West Pleasant View more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Pleasant View.
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.