Healthcare in Hobbs, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
11.3pp 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
31.3%
Arthritis
20.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.0 mi
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Yoakum County Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nor-Lea Hospital District | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 25.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho | 41.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Hobbs has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 21.9% of adults lack health insurance. 64.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.