Healthcare in Melrose, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.2%

4.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.6%

3.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.7%

2.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.3%

0.7pp 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

38.2%

Arthritis

32.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.6%

Loneliness

33.1%

Lack of Support

22.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.3%

Mobility

18.3%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

10.3%

Vision

7.3%

Self-Care

5.8%

Independent Living

11.0%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

21.7 mi

Plains Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Plains Regional Medical Center21.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Roosevelt General Hospital26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Dr Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital45.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Melrose has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.