Where Bent residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bent, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bent. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bent
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bent
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Bent runs above New Mexico on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bent adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.5%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Bent
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 29% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). 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 Bent’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bent adults…
Bent runs above NM on 11 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bent adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Bent
No hospital or community health center in Bent 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 Bent; ≈ 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 Bent adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Bent 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.
36% of Bent adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Bent and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mescalero | — | — | — | — |
Mescalero: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bent adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bent
Why doesn’t Bent have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bent.
What hospital is closest to Bent?
Christus Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Bent’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bent?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Tularosa Medical Center in Tularosa, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bent.
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.