Where Buckhorn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buckhorn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buckhorn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buckhorn
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Buckhorn
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Buckhorn runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Buckhorn
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 29.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hidalgo Medical Services is closer (8.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Buckhorn is insured
Only 7.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.6% across New Mexico. Checkups ↓
Fewer Buckhorn adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Mexico. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Buckhorn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Buckhorn adults…
Buckhorn runs above NM on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Buckhorn
No hospital or community health center in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn; ≈ 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 Buckhorn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Buckhorn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
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.
How Buckhorn adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
3 in 10 Buckhorn 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.
Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buckhorn
Why doesn’t Buckhorn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buckhorn.
What hospital is closest to Buckhorn?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 29.9 miles in a straight line from Buckhorn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Buckhorn?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Cliff/Gila Community Health Center in Gila, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buckhorn.
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.