Healthcare in La Union, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
8.7pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Rio Vista Behavioral Health | 10.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Peak Behavioral Health Services, Llc | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss) | 14.8 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
La Union has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 19.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.