Data in your hands.
Too often, data is only in the hands of the politically powerful or well-connected. Pulse: The Colorado Health Foundation Poll aims to change that by making everything publicly available, transparent and easy to understand. We hope you’ll dig into the results, use them in your research and advocacy, and share them far and wide. With Pulse, you gain access to data on issues that impact the health and well-being of Coloradans that can drive evidence-based decisions and support your organization's goals.
2024 Infographics
2023 Toolkits and Factsheets
We’ve developed toolkits for partners to make spreading the word about Pulse to your networks easy. Explore our toolkits to learn how to leverage poll data effectively in your advocacy campaigns, service initiatives or research.
FACTSHEETS
- 2023 Pulse Highlights
- 2023 Cost of Living and Housing
- 2023 Policy Solutions on the Cost of Living and Housing
- 2023 Perceptions of Government
- 2023 Experiences of Medicaid Patients
- 2023 Hunger and Food Insecurity
- 2022 Health and Well-Being
TOOLKITS
2023 Social Media Graphics
Download and share the Pulse Poll data graphics and sample text to use on your favorite social media platforms!
83% of people said they’re worried their children won’t be able to afford to live in Colorado in the future.
20% of renters in Colorado are really struggling financially, compared to only 5% of homeowners.
In Colorado, concerns about gun violence increased a staggering 13% between 2022 and 2023.
One in four people surveyed said they have postponed seeking mental health care in the past year, primarily due to financial challenges.
Job security is a major concern for 20% of Coloradans. That concern is even greater for those living on low incomes.
75% of those who postponed medical, dental or mental health care said it was related to cost and ability to pay for the services.
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Resources for Journalists and Media
Journalists can sign up to receive news releases and other announcements from us. Pulse offers several resources for journalists interested in using data in their reporting:
- Infographics, imagery and logos
- Expert sources and personal stories
- Crosstabs and breakdowns by geography, region or demographics
- Spanish and bilingual experts and resources
- Read our latest news releases
For all media inquiries, please contact Taryn Fort, Senior Director of Communications and Influence. tfort@coloradohealth.org
For Researchers
Please visit our Results page to access detailed information about the survey and its findings. Once there, scroll down to find the following resources:
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Questionnaire: Download the survey questionnaire to gain a comprehensive understanding of the questions asked during the poll.
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Methodology: Explore the methodology document for insights into the survey's design, sampling, and data collection methods.
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Crosstabs and Toplines: Dive into crosstabs and topline data to analyze specific demographic breakdowns and overall survey highlights.
If you would like additional information, including subgroup toplines, please contact us.
Citing Pulse: The Colorado Health Foundation Poll: When referencing the Pulse Poll data in your research, please use the following citation format:
Pulse: The Colorado Health Foundation Poll. [Year]. [Title of Report]. [URL of the Results page]. Accessed on [Date of Access].
FAQs
Wondering more? Here are answers to commonly asked questions.