Healthcare in Tatum, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
6.6pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.6 mi
Nor-Lea Hospital District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nor-Lea Hospital District | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Yoakum County Hospital | 32.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cochran Memorial Hospital | 38.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | 40.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Tatum has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 17.2% of adults lack health insurance. 67.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.