Photo: AllenS · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Aztec is healthier than 80%
Aztec trails New Mexico on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aztec. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aztec
Dental care lags in Aztec
55.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Aztec
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Aztec
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Aztec is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Aztec is healthier than 29%. Against the 3,016 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 80%. 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 Aztec’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Aztec’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aztec is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #47 of 73 in New Mexico. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 69% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Aztec’s median household income is $41,977; among the 3,016 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aztec adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Aztec adults…
Aztec runs above NM on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
61 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Aztec
No hospital or community health center in Aztec 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 Aztec; ≈ 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 Aztec adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Aztec runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Aztec 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.
21.4% of Aztec adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Aztec and the towns around it
Aztec’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec | C | 33.4% | 12.8% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Center Point | B− | 31.2% | 12.3% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| South River | C | 33.5% | 13.4% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Spencerville | C | 33.2% | 13.3% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Bloomfield | D | 36.7% | 15.2% | 20.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aztec adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aztec
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aztec is better than New Mexico on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Aztec’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aztec | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%22.2–28.4 | 24% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.3 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–20.9 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%28.3–38.7 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.1–14.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%29.3–36.1 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.5–36.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%24.6–30.3 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–8.8 | 7.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%7.9–10.2 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17.6–24 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%14.9–19.9 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%21.8–29.7 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.8–15.6 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.4–39.8 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%11.5–15.6 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.5%65.6–73.2 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%52.4–59 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.9%78.6–83.2 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.3–76.5 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.5%54.4–62.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.3%55.2–69.1 | 70.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21–27.7 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%32–40.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.7–28.6 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.3%19.6–25.6 | 20.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%15.1–19.6 | 16.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.7%12.1–15.6 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.2–14.3 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%18.6–24.6 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.6%34.5–42.8 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.1–19.5 | 15.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.6–21.2 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7–8.6 | 7.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 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 Aztec
Is Aztec a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aztec is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #47 of 73 in New Mexico. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aztec?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 38.7%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aztec?
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Aztec’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aztec have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15.6%), 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 Aztec more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aztec.
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.