Healthcare in Tortugas, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.0%

4.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.0%

9.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

26.8%

16.2pp 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

38.2%

Arthritis

28.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.9%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

34.2%

Lack of Support

26.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.6%

Mobility

23.9%

Cognitive

18.7%

Hearing

11.2%

Vision

12.9%

Self-Care

7.9%

Independent Living

12.4%

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

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Memorial Medical Center	12.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Mountain View Regional Medical Center	12.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc	22.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus	26.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Tortugas has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 26.8% of adults lack health insurance. 72.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.