Healthcare in Jal, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.2%
10.6pp 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
34.6%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.0%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
21.0 mi
Winkler County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler County Memorial Hospital | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho | 34.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | 41.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ward Memorial Hospital | 44.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 48.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Jal has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 21.2% of adults lack health insurance. 66.5% 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.