Where Cliff residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cliff, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cliff. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cliff
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Cliff
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Cliff runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Cliff
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hidalgo Medical Services is closer (2.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Cliff, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cliff keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.3% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (88% 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 Cliff’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cliff adults…
Cliff runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cliff
No hospital or community health center in Cliff 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 Cliff; ≈ 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 Cliff adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Cliff adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cliff does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Cliff 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.
11.2% of Cliff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Cliff and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gila | — | — | — | — |
Gila: 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 Cliff adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cliff
Why doesn’t Cliff have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cliff.
What hospital is closest to Cliff?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Cliff’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cliff?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Cliff/Gila Community Health Center in Gila, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cliff.
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.