Where Fence Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fence Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 87315. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fence Lake
The nearest ER is 50 miles from Fence Lake
The closest emergency room is White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, 50.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Fence Lake
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.2%, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. In all, Fence Lake runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fence Lake
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 28.6% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Fence Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Fence Lake, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 80.3% 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 Fence Lake’s likely range; Fence Lake’s figures come from ZIP code 87315, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Fence Lake
No hospital or community health center in Fence Lake 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 Fence Lake; ≈ 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 Fence Lake adults…
Fence Lake runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fence Lake 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 Fence Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fence Lake does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Fence Lake 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.
10.8% of Fence Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Fence Lake 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 Fence Lake adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fence Lake
Why doesn’t Fence Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fence Lake.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fence Lake.
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.