Healthcare in Ruidoso, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.7%
5.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.9%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.1%
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
In city
Lincoln County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Medical Center | In city | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Southern New Mexico | 47.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ruidoso has an obesity rate of 30.7%, which is 5.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% 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.