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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aragon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aragon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aragon
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Aragon
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.9%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.8%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Aragon runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 47 miles from Aragon
The closest emergency room is White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, 47 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Aragon, and more people treating it
52.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Aragon adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.6%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Aragon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Aragon adults…
Aragon runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Aragon
No hospital or community health center in Aragon 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 Aragon; ≈ 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 Aragon 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 Aragon adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Aragon does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Aragon 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.
20.1% of Aragon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Aragon 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 Aragon adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Aragon
Why doesn’t Aragon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aragon.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aragon.
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.