Healthcare in Alamogordo, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.9%
near the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
2.3pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.6%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
Christus Southern New Mexico
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Southern New Mexico | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lincoln County Medical Center | 36.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Medical Center | 50.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mountain View Regional Medical Center | 50.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Alamogordo has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.8 out of 5.