Abo · Photo: en:User:Nationalparks · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Deer Canyon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deer Canyon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deer Canyon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deer Canyon
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Deer Canyon
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.5%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.7%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.6%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Deer Canyon runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 44 miles from Deer Canyon
The closest emergency room is Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, 44.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (7.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Deer Canyon
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 23.4% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Deer Canyon’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Deer Canyon, and more people treating it
52.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 86.6% 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 Deer Canyon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Deer Canyon adults…
Deer Canyon runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Deer Canyon
No hospital or community health center in Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon; ≈ 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 Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
3 in 10 Deer Canyon 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.
17.4% of Deer Canyon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Deer Canyon 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 Deer Canyon adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deer Canyon
Why doesn’t Deer Canyon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deer Canyon.
Where can I get low-cost care near Deer Canyon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Mountainair Fam HLTH Ctr in Mountainair, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deer Canyon.
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.