Healthcare in Des Moines, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
6.6pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.0%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Nearest Hospital
29.3 mi
Miners' Colfax Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miners' Colfax Medical Center | 29.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Union County General Hospital | 38.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mt San Rafael Hospital | 43.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Des Moines has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 17.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.