Healthcare in Lovington, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.4%

3.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

25.5%

14.9pp 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

33.0%

Arthritis

22.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.5%

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

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

37.5%

Lack of Support

27.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.4%

Mobility

17.8%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

9.9%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

11.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.9 mi

Nor-Lea Hospital District

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Nor-Lea Hospital District3.9 miCritical Access Hospitals
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital19.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Yoakum County Hospital25.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
Memorial Hospital40.3 miCritical Access Hospitals

Lovington has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 25.5% of adults lack health insurance. 64.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.