Healthcare in Albuquerque, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.9%
3.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Lovelace Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital | 1.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Va New Mexico Healthcare System | 4.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Albuquerque | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lovelace Women'S Hospital | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Albuquerque has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 67.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.