Healthcare in La Joya, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.0%
9.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.4%
10.8pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.4%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
23.9%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
11.1%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
31.3 mi
Socorro General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro General Hospital | 31.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unm Hospital | 47.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Presbyterian Hospital | 47.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
La Joya has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 21.4% of adults lack health insurance. 71.7% 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.