Where Causey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Causey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Causey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Causey
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Causey
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Causey runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Causey, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Causey
The closest emergency room is Cochran Memorial Hospital in Morton, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Causey is short on primary care and mental health care
Causey’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Causey keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (73.7% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (88.2% vs 83.4%). 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 Causey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Causey adults…
Causey runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Causey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Causey
No hospital or community health center in Causey 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 Causey; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Causey adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Causey 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.
14% of Causey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Causey 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 Causey adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Causey
Why doesn’t Causey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Causey.
What hospital is closest to Causey?
Cochran Memorial Hospital in Morton, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Causey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Causey.
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.