Where Dora residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dora, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dora
COPD and cancer run high in Dora
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. In all, Dora runs above New Mexico on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dora is short on primary care and mental health care
Dora’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Dora adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below New Mexico. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Dora’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dora adults…
Dora runs above NM on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dora
No hospital or community health center in Dora 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 Dora; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Dora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Dora adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Dora 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.
Dora 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 Dora adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dora
Why doesn’t Dora have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dora.
What hospital is closest to Dora?
Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Dora’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 Dora.
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.