Clear Creek County

ColoradoFIPS 08019

Pop. 9,3970 HospitalsSVI 0.14RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Clear Creek County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricClear Creek CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence6.7%8.3%
Adult Obesity25.7%27.7%
Uninsured Rate6.7%9.7%
PCPs per 10K2.17.0
Premature Death (YPLL)4,820.202

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

3
NPs & PAs
32.8 per 100k
5
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,825.88
Medicare Per Capita
1901.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorClear Creek CountyState Avg 
Diabetes8.8%
Obesity24.4%
Depression21.9%
Frequent Mental Distress14.4%
COPD5.8%
Current Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Stroke2.9%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Poor General Health14.0%
Disability25.1%
No Leisure Physical Activity15.2%
Binge Drinking18.4%
Uninsured7.2%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Clear Creek County has no hospital. 16 of Colorado's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.14
Socioeconomic Status0.32
Household Composition & Disability0.04
Minority Status & Language0.40
Housing Type & Transportation0.17

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Clear Creek County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
St Anthony Summit HospitalSummit3528.1 mi
Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med CampusJefferson4828.9 mi
St Anthony HospitalJefferson23728.9 mi
Lutheran Medical CenterJefferson33831.4 mi
Foothills HospitalBoulder18132.1 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.