Ken Caryl, CO is a small town located in Jefferson County. It has a population of around 30,000 people and is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. When it comes to healthcare, Ken Caryl has access to several local hospitals and medical facilities. Residents have access to state-of-the-art medical care from skilled professionals with expertise in a wide range of areas. In addition, the area has numerous walk-in clinics and urgent care centers for those seeking immediate care. Additionally, there are many pharmacies and fitness centers nearby that provide additional health services to the community. With its close proximity to major medical centers in Denver, Ken Caryl residents receive excellent healthcare options within easy reach.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 193 physicians per 100,000 population in Ken Caryl. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Ken Caryl area is 95.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
95.9 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Ken Caryl area is 89 (100=best). The US average is 55.
89 / 100
Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Ken Caryl area is 93 (100=best). The US average is 87.
93 / 100
The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Ken Caryl commutes 27.5 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Ken Caryl area is 70 (100=best). The US average is 58.
70 / 100
This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.