Where Catalpa Canyon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Catalpa Canyon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Catalpa Canyon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Catalpa Canyon
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Catalpa Canyon
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Asthma is also above the state: 12.6%, vs 9.9% across New Mexico. In all, Catalpa Canyon runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Catalpa Canyon
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (15.2% vs 11%) are higher too. 25.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Catalpa Canyon
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. 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 Catalpa Canyon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Catalpa Canyon adults…
Catalpa Canyon runs above NM on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.9% of Catalpa Canyon 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.
Care in and near Catalpa Canyon
No hospital or community health center in Catalpa Canyon 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 Catalpa Canyon; ≈ 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 Catalpa Canyon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Catalpa Canyon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Catalpa Canyon runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Catalpa Canyon 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.
Catalpa Canyon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup | D | 37.6% | 15.5% | 19.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Catalpa Canyon adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Catalpa Canyon
Why doesn’t Catalpa Canyon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Catalpa Canyon.
What hospital is closest to Catalpa Canyon?
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Catalpa Canyon’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 Catalpa Canyon?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is GCH - Gurley in Gallup, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Catalpa Canyon.
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.