Photo: AllenS · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Anthony is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Anthony differs from New Mexico on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anthony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anthony
Dental care lags in Anthony
35.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 29.5% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
More Anthony adults get no exercise
44.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Anthony
1 in 2 adults worry about having enough food (50.5%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. No reliable transportation (24% vs 11%) and utility shut-off threats (24.4% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 46.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Anthony is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Anthony is healthier than 3%. Against the 1,905 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 18%. Health Grade ↓
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 Anthony’s likely range.
What’s behind Anthony’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anthony is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #71 of 73 in New Mexico. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 16% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Anthony’s median household income is $38,132; among the 1,905 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Anthony compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Anthony 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
46.4% of Anthony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Anthony adults…
Anthony runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Anthony
1 community health center in Anthony, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Anthony; ≈ 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 Anthony adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Anthony runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Anthony 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.
Anthony 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony | D− | 44.2% | 20.6% | 19% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anthony adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Anthony
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Anthony is better than New Mexico on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Anthony’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Anthony | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 43.9%39.4–48.5 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.8%20.3–25.6 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.9–21.7 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.2%38.1–50.2 | 34.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.6%18.3–23 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%33–40.3 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.6–39 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.7–27.2 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.7–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 29.5%25.1–34 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%16.2–22.1 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.8%39.6–50.2 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.1–15 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%32.8–42.5 | 32.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 37.5%32.6–42.6 | 15.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67%62.7–71.1 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 35.7%32.4–39.3 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.7%71.5–77.6 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.6%68.4–74.5 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 40.8%36.1–45.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 58.7%50.4–66.2 | 70.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.5–26.3 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%34–43.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.3%26.2–34.8 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 50.5%45.3–55.6 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 35.9%31.7–40.5 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24.4%21.4–27.6 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 24%21.2–27.1 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 46.4%41.4–51.4 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 49.5%44.7–54.7 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.4%22.4–28.4 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.2%22.2–28.5 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11.2 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 17.1%15.4–19 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.1%9–11.4 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Mexico figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Anthony
Is Anthony a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anthony is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #71 of 73 in New Mexico. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Anthony?
CDC estimates 44.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 50.2%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Anthony?
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus in El Paso, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Anthony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Anthony have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 32.6–42.6%), against 15.6% across New Mexico.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Anthony more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anthony.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.