Healthcare in Bluewater, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.6%

7.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.2%

1.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

28.7%

16.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

23.8%

13.2pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

46.6%

Arthritis

41.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

38.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.2%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

28.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

54.2%

Mobility

37.9%

Cognitive

25.9%

Hearing

17.8%

Vision

20.1%

Self-Care

15.3%

Independent Living

22.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

26.7 mi

Cibola General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cibola General Hospital	26.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Crownpoint Healthcare Facility	32.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Gallup Indian Medical Center	34.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services	34.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Bluewater has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 23.8% of adults lack health insurance. 71.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.