Healthcare in Livingston Wheeler, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.7%

5.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.1%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.7%

9.1pp 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

34.7%

Arthritis

24.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.1%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.4%

Mobility

16.4%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

7.7%

Self-Care

5.3%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.7 mi

Carlsbad Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Carlsbad Medical Center	13.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Artesia General Hospital	26.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital	48.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Livingston Wheeler has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 19.7% of adults lack health insurance. 65.5% 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.