Healthcare in La Huerta, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.1%

near the national average

Depression Rate

23.0%

0.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.6%

1.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.3%

Arthritis

26.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.0%

Loneliness

30.8%

Lack of Support

20.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.1%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.8 mi

Carlsbad Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Carlsbad Medical Center	14.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Artesia General Hospital	22.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital	47.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

La Huerta has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.