Healthcare in Belen, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.9%
6.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
22.2%
11.6pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
21.5%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
10.5%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.1 mi
Unm Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unm Hospital | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Presbyterian Hospital | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lovelace Medical Center | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital | 23.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Va New Mexico Healthcare System | 24.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Belen has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 22.2% of adults lack health insurance. 70.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.