Healthcare in Roswell, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
10.0pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.1%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.1%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.5 mi
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico Medical Center | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Artesia General Hospital | 45.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Roswell has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 20.6% of adults lack health insurance. 69.3% 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.