Healthcare in La Union, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

13.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

24.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.5 mi

The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus7.5 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Rio Vista Behavioral Health10.3 miPsychiatric
Peak Behavioral Health Services, Llc10.7 miPsychiatric
William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss)14.8 miAcute Care - Department of Defense
The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus15.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

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.