Where Apache Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Apache Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Apache Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Apache Creek
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Apache Creek
1 in 6 adults have heart disease (17.1%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.6%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Apache Creek runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Apache Creek, and more people treating it
54.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 86% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Apache Creek
The closest emergency room is White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, 42.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Apache Creek
54.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Apache Creek’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Apache Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Apache Creek adults…
Apache Creek runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Apache Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Apache Creek
No hospital or community health center in Apache Creek 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 Apache Creek; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
How Apache Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Apache Creek does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Apache Creek 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.
18% of Apache Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Apache Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Apache Creek adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Apache Creek
Why doesn’t Apache Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Apache Creek.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Apache Creek.
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.