Healthcare in La Plata, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.7%
1.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.7%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.0 mi
San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Navajo Medical Center | 40.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwest Memorial Hospital | 41.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 48.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc | 48.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
La Plata has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.