Healthcare in Taos, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.5%

7.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.2%

1.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.3%

3.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.7%

3.1pp 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

37.3%

Arthritis

31.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.3%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.2%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.1%

Mobility

18.0%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

10.1%

Vision

7.5%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

9.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.4 mi

Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems	8.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital	49.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—

Taos has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 71.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.