Healthcare in Velarde, NM
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.0%
5.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.8%
8.2pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.0%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
31.7 mi
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital | 31.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems | 32.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Los Alamos Medical Center | 33.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center | 37.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center | 38.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Velarde has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.0%, 5.5pp below the national average. About 18.8% of adults lack health insurance. 72.0% 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 3.7 out of 5.