Healthcare in Columbus, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.1%
near the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.6%
7.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
27.6%
17.0pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
27.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.5%
Mobility
22.7%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
12.3%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
11.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Columbus has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 27.6% of adults lack health insurance. 69.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.