Healthcare in Ruidoso Downs, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
6.4pp 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
33.4%
Arthritis
25.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
4.5 mi
Lincoln County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Medical Center | 4.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Southern New Mexico | 48.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ruidoso Downs has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 17.0% of adults lack health insurance. 68.9% 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.