Photo: BPL · CC BY 2.0Where Cubero residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cubero, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cubero. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cubero
Cubero is short on dental care and mental health care
Cubero’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Cubero
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.7%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Cubero adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14% vs 16.1%) and depression (18.6% vs 23.2%) both run below New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
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 Cubero’s likely range.
Care in and near Cubero
No hospital or community health center in Cubero 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 Cubero; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Cubero adults…
Cubero runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Cubero adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cubero does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Cubero 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cubero adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Cubero adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Cubero and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Acomita Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Seama | — | — | — | — |
North Acomita Village and Seama: 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 Cubero adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cubero
Why doesn’t Cubero have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cubero.
What hospital is closest to Cubero?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Cubero’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cubero.
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.