Where Cruzville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cruzville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cruzville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cruzville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cruzville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.6%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Cruzville runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 42 miles from Cruzville
The closest emergency room is White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, 41.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Cruzville
54.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 21.5% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Cruzville’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Cruzville, and more people treating it
48.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Cruzville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cruzville adults…
Cruzville runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cruzville
No hospital or community health center in Cruzville 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 Cruzville; ≈ 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 Cruzville 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.
How Cruzville adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Cruzville 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.
20.6% of Cruzville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Cruzville 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 Cruzville adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cruzville
Why doesn’t Cruzville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cruzville.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cruzville.
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.