Healthcare in Kirtland AFB, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.2%
8.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
29.5%
6.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
3.3%
8.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp below 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
19.3%
Arthritis
9.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
2.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.5%
Loneliness
40.3%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.7%
Mobility
4.3%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
2.9%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
1.7%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Va New Mexico Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va New Mexico Healthcare System | 2.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Albuquerque | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Unm Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Presbyterian Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lovelace Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Kirtland AFB has an obesity rate of 27.2%, which is 8.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.5%, 6.0pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 56.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.