Where Fruitland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fruitland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fruitland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fruitland
Dental care lags in Fruitland
55.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Fruitland
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fruitland
1 in 7 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (14.2%), vs 11.2% across New Mexico. No reliable transportation (13.6% vs 11%) is higher too. 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 Fruitland’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fruitland 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Fruitland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Fruitland adults…
Fruitland runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fruitland
No hospital or community health center in Fruitland 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 Fruitland; ≈ 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).
How Fruitland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fruitland runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Fruitland 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.
Fruitland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Fruitland | D− | 42.8% | 22.2% | 34.5% | CDC place |
| Nenahnezad | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterflow | B | 30.9% | 11.9% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Nenahnezad: 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 Fruitland adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fruitland
Why doesn’t Fruitland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fruitland.
What hospital is closest to Fruitland?
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Fruitland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fruitland?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Totah Behavorial HLTH Authority in Farmington, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fruitland.
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.