Healthcare in Loving, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.1%

7.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.9%

3.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

23.9%

13.3pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

22.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.0%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

35.2%

Lack of Support

26.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.0%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

17.6%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

8.8%

Self-Care

5.4%

Independent Living

9.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

18.9 mi

Carlsbad Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carlsbad Medical Center18.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Artesia General Hospital34.5 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital46.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Loving has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 23.9% of adults lack health insurance. 65.8% 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.