Church Rock’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Church Rock differs from New Mexico on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 26 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Church Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Church Rock
Smoking is more common in Church Rock
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (34.7%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Church Rock
33.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 42% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Church Rock
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.5%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Asthma is also above the state: 16.1%, vs 9.9% across New Mexico. In all, Church Rock runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Church Rock’s likely range.
What’s behind Church Rock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Church Rock is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Church Rock’s estimates fall in the lowest 6% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 26% of adults, against 15.5% across New Mexico and 13% nationally.
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). Church Rock’s median household income is $35,083; among the 1,264 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$44K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Church Rock compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Church Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Church Rock adults…
Church Rock runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Church Rock residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Church Rock
No hospital or community health center in Church Rock 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 Church Rock; ≈ 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).
How Church Rock adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Church Rock runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Church Rock 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.
55.1% of Church Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Church Rock and the towns around it
Church Rock’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Rock | D− | 45.1% | 21% | 34.7% | CDC place |
| Gallup | D | 37.6% | 15.5% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Iyanbito | D− | 41.5% | 18.9% | 28.7% | CDC place |
| Sundance | — | — | — | — |
Sundance: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Church Rock adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Church Rock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Church Rock is better than New Mexico on 1 and worse on 26; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Church Rock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Church Rock | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 42.9%37.2–48.5 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 26%22.7–29.3 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 27.7%24.5–30.9 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.1%38.7–51.6 | 34.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21%18.6–23.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35.6–43.4 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.8–37.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.9–31 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.5%12.3–16.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 42%36.2–47.7 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 34.7%29.6–39.9 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.8%31.1–42.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.9–14.7 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.2%37.2–49.1 | 32.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.8%12.9–21.4 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 64.5%60–69.1 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 33.5%30–36.8 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 71.1%67.5–74.8 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.1%66.9–73.2 | 73.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 36.1%30.9–41.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 52.6%43.4–61.8 | 70.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%24–31.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 40.5%35.2–46.1 | 34.1% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.8%30.1–39.9 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 55.7%49.3–62.6 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 37.6%32.7–42.9 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 33.1%29.1–37.1 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 32.7%28.5–37.1 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 55.1%48.5–61.9 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 50.8%44.8–56.6 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27%23.2–30.5 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 29.4%25.2–33.6 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 17.4%14.9–19.9 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 22.3%19–25.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.4%8.9–12.1 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Church Rock
Is Church Rock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Church Rock is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Church Rock?
CDC estimates 45.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.7% and 51.6%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Church Rock?
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Church Rock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Church Rock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–21.4%), 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 Church Rock more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Church Rock.
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.