Healthcare in Carlsbad, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.5%

3.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.4%

6.8pp 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

32.8%

Arthritis

22.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

16.7%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.0%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.0 mi

Carlsbad Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Carlsbad Medical Center	12.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Artesia General Hospital	25.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital	50.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Carlsbad has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 17.4% of adults lack health insurance. 65.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.