Healthcare in Tularosa, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.9%
6.0pp above 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
40.1%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
11.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.5 mi
Christus Southern New Mexico
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Southern New Mexico | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lincoln County Medical Center | 27.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Tularosa has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 17.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.