Where Acomita Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Acomita Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Acomita Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Acomita Lake
Dental care lags in Acomita Lake
50% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 30.5% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Acomita Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Acomita Lake
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Acomita Lake
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.7%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Acomita Lake runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Mexico figure falls outside Acomita Lake’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Acomita Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Out of every 100 Acomita Lake adults…
Acomita Lake runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Acomita Lake
No hospital or community health center in Acomita Lake itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Acomita Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Acomita Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Acomita Lake runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Acomita Lake adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.9% of Acomita Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Acomita Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCartys Village | — | — | — | — | |
| North Acomita Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Skyline-Ganipa | D | 41.3% | 16.9% | 25.6% | CDC place |
McCartys Village and North Acomita Village: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Acomita Lake adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Acomita Lake
Why doesn’t Acomita Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Acomita Lake.
What hospital is closest to Acomita Lake?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Acomita Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Acomita Lake.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Mexico figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.