Where Cobre residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cobre, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 88023. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cobre
More Cobre adults get no exercise
36.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cobre
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Utility shut-off threats (15.3% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (22.1% vs 16.5%) are higher too. 26.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Cobre
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.5%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Cobre runs above New Mexico on three 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 Cobre’s likely range; Cobre’s figures come from ZIP code 88023, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.8% of Cobre adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Cobre adults…
Cobre runs above NM on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cobre
No hospital or community health center in Cobre 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 Cobre; ≈ 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 Cobre adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Cobre adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Cobre 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.
Cobre 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 Cobre adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cobre
Why doesn’t Cobre have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cobre.
What hospital is closest to Cobre?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Cobre’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 Cobre?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Mining District Clinic in Santa Clara, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cobre.
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.