Healthcare in La Luz, 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
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
31.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.0%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
9.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.4 mi
Christus Southern New Mexico
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Southern New Mexico | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lincoln County Medical Center | 30.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
La Luz has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.