Gamerco’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Gamerco differs from New Mexico on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gamerco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gamerco
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Gamerco
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.8%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Gamerco runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gamerco
3 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (30.4%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Food insecurity (52.3% vs 20.9%) and no reliable transportation (27.9% vs 11%) are higher too. 52.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Gamerco adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.9%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Gamerco’s likely range.
What’s behind Gamerco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gamerco is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Gamerco’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 24.8% of adults, against 15.5% across New Mexico and 13% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Gamerco’s median household income is $48,977; among the 5,394 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 0%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Gamerco compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.8% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Gamerco adults…
Gamerco runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Gamerco residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
52.5% of Gamerco 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.
Care in and near Gamerco
No hospital or community health center in Gamerco 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 Gamerco; ≈ 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 Gamerco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Gamerco adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gamerco runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Gamerco 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.
Gamerco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamerco | D− | 46% | 23.8% | 26% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gamerco adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gamerco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gamerco is better than New Mexico on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Gamerco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gamerco | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 43.7%39.7–47.6 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.8%22.2–27.4 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.2%19.8–24.5 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46%39.6–52.5 | 34.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 23.8%21.2–26.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.8%37.9–45.6 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.8–41.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.1–31.1 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.8%21.7–29.9 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26%22.8–29.3 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.9%35.9–45.9 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%8.8–13.1 | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%32.5–43.7 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 25.6%21.8–29.8 | 15.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.1%61.9–70.3 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.9%43.9–51.6 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.9%72–77.8 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.1–76.8 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.5%40.1–50.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.6%56–72.4 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.4–27.3 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%31–40.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%25.6–33.7 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 52.3%47.5–57.2 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 35.6%31.5–39.6 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 30.4%27.1–33.6 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 27.9%24.9–31.1 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 52.5%47.3–57.3 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.8%43.2–52.2 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.6%24.7–30.4 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.6%22.8–28.4 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.9%11.5–14.2 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 18.5%16.8–20.3 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 19.5%17.4–21.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.7%10.6–13 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Mexico figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Gamerco
Is Gamerco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gamerco is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 0%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gamerco?
CDC estimates 46% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.6% and 52.5%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gamerco?
Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Gamerco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gamerco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 25.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.8–29.8%), against 15.6% across New Mexico.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Gamerco more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gamerco.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.