Where Wolcott residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wolcott, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 81655. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wolcott
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wolcott
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), about twice the Colorado rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.1% across Colorado. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 2.7% across Colorado. In all, Wolcott runs above Colorado on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wolcott
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 10.9% across Colorado. Habits ↓
In Wolcott, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Colorado 11.1%), yet 21.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. 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 Wolcott’s likely range; Wolcott’s figures come from ZIP code 81655, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wolcott adults…
Wolcott runs above CO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wolcott adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Wolcott
No hospital or community health center in Wolcott 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 Wolcott; ≈ 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 Wolcott adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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.
Wolcott and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wolcott adults live with a disability (Colorado 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wolcott
Why doesn’t Wolcott have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wolcott.
What hospital is closest to Wolcott?
Vail Health Hospital in Vail, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Wolcott’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wolcott?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Family Health Centers Avon in Avon, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wolcott.
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.