Where Alma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 88039. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alma
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Alma
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.9%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Alma runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 55 miles from Alma
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 54.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Canyonlands Community Health Care is closer (33.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Alma
53.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Alma’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Alma, and more people treating it
50.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Alma’s likely range; Alma’s figures come from ZIP code 88039, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alma adults…
Alma runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alma
No hospital or community health center in Alma 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 Alma; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Alma 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.
How Alma adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alma does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Alma 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.
19.7% of Alma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Alma and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alma adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alma
Why doesn’t Alma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alma.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alma.
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.