Healthcare in Artesia, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
32.7%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Artesia General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia General Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carlsbad Medical Center | 37.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Artesia has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 66.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.