Healthcare in Salem, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.4%

7.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.1%

1.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.1%

7.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

37.1%

26.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.9%

Arthritis

23.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

38.5%

Lack of Support

30.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.8%

Mobility

22.6%

Cognitive

23.4%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

14.4%

Self-Care

8.5%

Independent Living

13.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

26.7 mi

Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc26.7 miPsychiatric
Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc39.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Memorial Medical Center43.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Mountain View Regional Medical Center43.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5

Salem has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 37.1% of adults lack health insurance. 66.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.