Healthcare in Malaga, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.9%

7.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.0%

1.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

24.9%

14.3pp 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

30.4%

Arthritis

17.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.2%

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

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.0%

Loneliness

35.9%

Lack of Support

27.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

12.9%

Cognitive

18.0%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

7.5%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

8.8%

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

21.7 mi

Carlsbad Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Carlsbad Medical Center	21.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Artesia General Hospital	39.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital	47.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Malaga has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 24.9% of adults lack health insurance. 61.4% 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.