Where Blanco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blanco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blanco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blanco
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Blanco
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Blanco runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Blanco adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Blanco
The closest emergency room is San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, 24.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Blanco, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Blanco’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Blanco adults…
Blanco runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Blanco is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Blanco as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Blanco
No hospital or community health center in Blanco 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 Blanco; ≈ 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 Blanco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Blanco adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Blanco 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.
23.7% of Blanco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Blanco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turley | — | — | — | — | |
| Sullivan | — | — | — | — | |
| Angustura | C− | 36% | 16.2% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Navajo Dam | — | — | — | — |
Turley, Sullivan and Navajo Dam: 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 Blanco adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blanco
Why doesn’t Blanco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blanco.
What hospital is closest to Blanco?
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, 24.8 miles in a straight line from Blanco’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 Blanco.
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.