Where Becenti residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Becenti, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Becenti. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Becenti
Smoking is more common in Becenti
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.5%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Becenti
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Asthma is also above the state: 15.5%, vs 9.9% across New Mexico. In all, Becenti runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Becenti
43.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 20.9% across New Mexico (about twice the New Mexico rate). No reliable transportation (24.3% vs 11%) and utility shut-off threats (24.5% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 39.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Becenti’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Out of every 100 Becenti adults…
Becenti runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
39.2% of Becenti adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Becenti
No hospital or community health center in Becenti 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 Becenti; ≈ 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 Becenti adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Becenti adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Becenti runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Becenti 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.
Becenti 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 Becenti adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Becenti
Why doesn’t Becenti have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Becenti.
What hospital is closest to Becenti?
Crownpoint Healthcare Facility in Crownpoint, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Becenti’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Becenti.
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.