Where Black Hat residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Black Hat, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 86515. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Black Hat
Dental care lags in Black Hat
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 30.8% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Black Hat
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.4%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
COPD, asthma and stroke run high in Black Hat
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 7 adults have asthma (15%), vs 9.9% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Black Hat runs above New Mexico on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Black Hat’s likely range; Black Hat’s figures come from ZIP code 86515, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Black Hat 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.
Out of every 100 Black Hat adults…
Black Hat runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Black Hat
No hospital or community health center in Black Hat 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 Black Hat; ≈ 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 Black Hat adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Black Hat runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Black Hat 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.
30.9% of Black Hat adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Black Hat 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 Black Hat adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Black Hat
Why doesn’t Black Hat have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Black Hat.
What hospital is closest to Black Hat?
Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Black Hat’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Black Hat.
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.