Healthcare in Bent, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.9%
8.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.1%
11.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
44.0%
Arthritis
40.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.0%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.0%
Mobility
31.7%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
14.2%
Vision
14.6%
Self-Care
11.1%
Independent Living
17.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.6 mi
Lincoln County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Medical Center | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Southern New Mexico | 29.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bent has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.