Healthcare in Mescalero, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.0%
7.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp above 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
31.5%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.7%
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
23.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
39.6%
Lack of Support
31.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.5%
Mobility
20.5%
Cognitive
23.9%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
11.6%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
15.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.8 mi
Lincoln County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Southern New Mexico | 30.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Mescalero has an obesity rate of 44.0%, which is 7.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 67.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.