Lakewood

CO

Jefferson County, Colorado

Population 579K |Median income $110,656 |4 hospitals

Population
579,377
Jefferson County
Median Income
$110,656
+63% vs avg
Median Home Value
$637,600
+180% vs avg
Median Age
40.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
579K+7%
Median Income
$110,656+60%
Median Home Value
$637,600+143%
Poverty Rate
6.7%-22%
Unemployment
3.9%-49%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,861/mo
Poverty Rate
6.7% -53% vs avg
Unemployment 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 52%
Work From Home 25.4%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 79.5%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
30.2%
High Blood Pressure
27.7%
Obesity
23.1%
Binge Drinking
20%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.8%
Physical Inactivity
13.3%
Current Asthma
11.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.8%
Current Smoking
9.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.4%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 73.2%
Dental Visit 67.9%

Other Measures

Diabetes
8.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
2.6%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
2
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4.3/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
3
UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
BROOMFIELD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
WHEAT RIDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
LAKEWOOD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Lakewood Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago
Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lakewood, CO? ▼
Lakewood, CO has a population of 579,377 people, located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Lakewood? ▼
The median household income in Lakewood, CO is $110,656 per year. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
What is the median home value in Lakewood? ▼
The median home value in Lakewood, CO is $637,600. Median rent is $1,861/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lakewood? ▼
The top health indicators in Lakewood include Short Sleep Duration (30.2%), High Blood Pressure (27.7%), Obesity (23.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lakewood? ▼
Lakewood has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lakewood? ▼
The median age in Lakewood, CO is 40.5 years. 52% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lakewood, CO is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. With a population of 579K and a median household income of $110,656, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lakewood area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Jefferson County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.