Healthcare in Veguita, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.9%
13.3pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.7%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.6%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
10.7%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
11.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
35.2 mi
Unm Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unm Hospital | 35.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Presbyterian Hospital | 35.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lovelace Medical Center | 39.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital | 39.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Va New Mexico Healthcare System | 40.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Veguita has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 23.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% 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 2.8 out of 5.