Healthcare in Navajo, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.8%
9.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.9%
5.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
30.0%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
41.6%
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
29.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.9%
Loneliness
41.0%
Lack of Support
35.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.1%
Mobility
23.5%
Cognitive
30.3%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
16.5%
Self-Care
9.5%
Independent Living
22.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
30.3 mi
Gallup Indian Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Indian Medical Center | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services | 30.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility | 42.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sage Memorial Hospital | 42.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Crownpoint Healthcare Facility | 46.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Navajo has an obesity rate of 45.8%, which is 9.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.9%, 5.4pp above the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 62.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.