Where Crestview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crestview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crestview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crestview
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Crestview
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Crestview runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Crestview
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. No reliable transportation (15.3% vs 11%) and utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 23.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Crestview
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). 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 Crestview’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Crestview adults…
Crestview runs above NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.9% of Crestview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crestview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Crestview
No hospital or community health center in Crestview 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 Crestview; ≈ 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 Crestview adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Crestview runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Crestview 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.
Crestview and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Acres | — | — | — | — |
Williams Acres: 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 Crestview adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crestview
Why doesn’t Crestview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Crestview.
What hospital is closest to Crestview?
Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Crestview’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 Crestview?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Western NM Medical GRP - Gallup in Gallup, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crestview.
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.