Photo: Thomas M. Rösner · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Continental Divide residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Continental Divide, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Continental Divide. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Continental Divide
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Continental Divide
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.5%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Continental Divide runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Continental Divide
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Continental Divide
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.2%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Utility shut-off threats (17.4% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (16.9% vs 11%) are higher too. 29.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Continental Divide’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Continental Divide adults…
Continental Divide runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.6% of Continental Divide adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Continental Divide
No hospital or community health center in Continental Divide 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 Continental Divide; ≈ 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 Continental Divide adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Continental Divide adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Continental Divide runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Continental Divide 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.
Continental Divide 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 Continental Divide adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Continental Divide
Why doesn’t Continental Divide have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Continental Divide.
What hospital is closest to Continental Divide?
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Continental Divide’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 Continental Divide?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Western NM Med GRP - Thoreau in Thoreau, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Continental Divide.
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.