Healthcare in White Sands, NM

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.4%

6.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below 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

22.4%

Arthritis

13.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.0%

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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.0%

Loneliness

37.9%

Lack of Support

26.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.4%

Mobility

6.2%

Cognitive

15.0%

Hearing

3.7%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.1%

Independent Living

6.4%

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

5.7 mi

Memorial Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Memorial Medical Center	5.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Mountain View Regional Medical Center	5.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc	17.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc	22.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus	30.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

White Sands has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 63.4% 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.