Where Garfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Garfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Garfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garfield
More Garfield adults get no exercise
43.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Garfield
39.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 23.8% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Garfield
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.7%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Garfield runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Garfield’s likely range.
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 Garfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Garfield adults…
Garfield runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Garfield
No hospital or community health center in Garfield 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 Garfield; ≈ 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 Garfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Garfield runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Garfield 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.
36.4% of Garfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Garfield 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 Garfield adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Garfield
Why doesn’t Garfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Garfield.
Where can I get low-cost care near Garfield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ben Archer Health Center - Hatch in Hatch, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Garfield.
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.