Photo: AllenS · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Bloomfield is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Bloomfield trails New Mexico on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bloomfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloomfield
Making ends meet is harder in Bloomfield
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (18.9%), vs 11.2% across New Mexico. Food insecurity (31% vs 20.9%) and no reliable transportation (17.3% vs 11%) are higher too. 30.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bloomfield
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Bloomfield runs above New Mexico on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bloomfield
52.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
Bloomfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bloomfield is healthier than 10%. Against the 5,199 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 29%. 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 Bloomfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Bloomfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomfield is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #65 of 73 in New Mexico. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 46% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Bloomfield’s median household income is $48,472; among the 5,199 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.6% of Bloomfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Bloomfield adults…
Bloomfield runs above NM on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bloomfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Bloomfield
No hospital or community health center in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bloomfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bloomfield runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Bloomfield 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.
Bloomfield and the towns around it
Bloomfield’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | D | 36.7% | 15.2% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Sullivan | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee Acres | C− | 35.3% | 14.8% | 18.6% | CDC place |
| West Hammond | C− | 34.5% | 14.1% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| Aztec | C | 33.4% | 12.8% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Angustura | C− | 36% | 16.2% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Sullivan: 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 Bloomfield adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bloomfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bloomfield is better than New Mexico on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Bloomfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bloomfield | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.4%27.4–33.5 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.4–21.5 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.1–22.6 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%31.5–42.2 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.4–17 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%31–37.7 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%29.3–36.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.8–30.4 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%9–11.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23%19.9–26.5 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%18.2–23.3 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.1%26.2–34.1 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.2–14.9 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%33.1–41.8 | 32.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.8%14.5–19.3 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69%65.1–72.8 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.5%49.1–56 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.8%76.3–81.3 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%69.8–75.9 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.8%49.3–58.4 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 60.3%53.1–67.2 | 70.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.2–27.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%33–41.9 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%23.4–30.6 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31%27.8–34.6 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.9%20.3–25.8 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.9%16.8–21.2 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.3%15.5–19.3 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.6%27.2–34.2 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43%38.9–47.1 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20%17.9–22.2 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%19.2–23.8 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.3%9.4–11.3 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.2%12.7–15.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 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 Bloomfield
Is Bloomfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomfield is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #65 of 73 in New Mexico. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bloomfield?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 42.2%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bloomfield?
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Bloomfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bloomfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.5–19.3%), 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 Bloomfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bloomfield.
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.