Where Bluewater residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bluewater, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bluewater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bluewater
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bluewater
1 in 4 adults have COPD (22.8%), 3 times the New Mexico rate. 1 in 10 adults have had a stroke (10.3%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 17.7%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Bluewater runs above New Mexico on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bluewater adults get no exercise
45.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. There are 16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Bluewater
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.2%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
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 Bluewater’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bluewater adults…
Bluewater 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.
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bluewater
No hospital or community health center in Bluewater 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 Bluewater; ≈ 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 Bluewater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Bluewater adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bluewater runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Bluewater 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.
50.6% of Bluewater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Bluewater and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Tusas | — | — | — | — |
Las Tusas: 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 Bluewater adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bluewater
Why doesn’t Bluewater have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bluewater.
What hospital is closest to Bluewater?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Bluewater’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bluewater?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Western NM Med GRP - Thoreau in Thoreau, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bluewater.
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.