Healthcare in Sheep Springs, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.9%

4.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

22.4%

10.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

3.4pp 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

34.2%

Arthritis

34.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

35.4%

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

23.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

40.5%

Lack of Support

32.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

54.3%

Mobility

29.7%

Cognitive

25.4%

Hearing

16.4%

Vision

15.7%

Self-Care

9.6%

Independent Living

19.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

36.2 mi

Crownpoint Healthcare Facility

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Crownpoint Healthcare Facility	36.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Gallup Indian Medical Center	44.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services	44.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc	48.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Sheep Springs has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 71.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.