Where Candy Kitchen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Candy Kitchen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Candy Kitchen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Candy Kitchen
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Candy Kitchen
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.1%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 6 adults have heart disease (15.6%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Candy Kitchen runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Candy Kitchen
56.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 31.9% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Candy Kitchen’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 42 miles from Candy Kitchen
The closest emergency room is Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 41.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Candy Kitchen, and more people treating it
51.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 82.8% 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 Candy Kitchen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Candy Kitchen adults…
Candy Kitchen runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Candy Kitchen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Candy Kitchen
No hospital or community health center in Candy Kitchen 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 Candy Kitchen; ≈ 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.
How Candy Kitchen adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Candy Kitchen 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.
22.8% of Candy Kitchen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Candy Kitchen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Candy Kitchen adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Candy Kitchen
Why doesn’t Candy Kitchen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Candy Kitchen.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Candy Kitchen.
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.