On CDC estimates, Cannon AFB is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Cannon AFB differs from New Mexico on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cannon AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cannon AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Cannon AFB doesn’t win on
23% of adults binge drink, vs 13.7% across New Mexico, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Cannon AFB
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.5%), vs 16.1% across New Mexico. Loneliness is above the state too: 41.5%, vs 34.1% across New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Cannon AFB
Cannon AFB runs below New Mexico on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (1.9% vs 7.2%), diabetes (3.5% vs 13.2%) and cancer (2.1% vs 7.4%). A young population is part of it: only 1% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Cannon AFB’s likely range.
What’s behind Cannon AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cannon AFB is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Cannon AFB’s median household income is $63,000; among the 9,596 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
9.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Cannon AFB adults…
Cannon AFB runs below NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 1% of Cannon AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Cannon AFB adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cannon AFB runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Cannon AFB 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.
Care in and near Cannon AFB
No hospital or community health center in Cannon AFB 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 Cannon AFB; ≈ 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 Cannon AFB 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.
8.8% of Cannon AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Cannon AFB and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon AFB | A | 30.3% | 3.5% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cannon AFB adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cannon AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cannon AFB is better than New Mexico on 19 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Cannon AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cannon AFB | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.5%10.5–14.8 | 24% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.7%7.5–10.1 | 15.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%17.8–23.5 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%24.3–37.2 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 15.6%13.3–18.3 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 18%15.4–21 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 8.7%7.4–10.3 | 25.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.1%1.9–2.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.9%1.6–2.2 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.4%2–2.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.1%0.9–1.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%6.9–11 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.2–10.9 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%12.3–18.9 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23%19–27.6 | 13.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%31.5–44.3 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8–12.4 | 15.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 57.8%52.5–63 | 69% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%63.1–70.7 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 71.1%66.8–74.9 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 42.2%38.7–45.9 | 73.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%57.9–68.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%65–80.6 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%22.5–30.8 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.5%35.6–47.4 | 34.1% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%22.4–31.4 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%10.9–16.7 | 20.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.2–14.8 | 16.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%7.9–11.1 | 11% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7–10.9 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%20.3–28.7 | 34% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.2%3.5–5 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.5–19.9 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.7%1.5–1.9 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Cannon AFB
Is Cannon AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cannon AFB is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cannon AFB?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.3% and 37.2%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cannon AFB?
Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Cannon AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cannon AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.4%), 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 Cannon AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cannon AFB.
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.