Healthcare in Ponderosa, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
25.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
21.6 mi
Los Alamos Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Medical Center | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lovelace Westside Hospital | 31.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lovelace Women'S Hospital | 35.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lovelace Medical Center | 39.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ponderosa has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.