Healthcare in Los Alamos, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp below 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
32.3%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.0%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.9%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
9.7%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Los Alamos Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital | 27.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center | 30.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Los Alamos has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.