Healthcare in Capitan, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.9%

8.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.3%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp below 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

37.0%

Arthritis

30.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.4%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.3%

Loneliness

31.9%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.6%

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

13.6 mi

Lincoln County Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lincoln County Medical Center	13.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓

Capitan has an obesity rate of 27.9%, which is 8.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.