Where Gila Hot Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gila Hot Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 88049. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gila Hot Springs
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Gila Hot Springs
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Gila Hot Springs runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gila Hot Springs, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Gila Hot Springs
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 27.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Gila Hot Springs keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.1% vs 69%) and dentist visits (65.3% vs 61.4%). 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 Gila Hot Springs’ likely range; Gila Hot Springs’ figures come from ZIP code 88049, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gila Hot Springs adults…
Gila Hot Springs runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gila Hot Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Gila Hot Springs
No hospital or community health center in Gila Hot Springs 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 Gila Hot Springs; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Gila Hot Springs adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Gila Hot Springs does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Gila Hot Springs 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.
12.4% of Gila Hot Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Gila Hot Springs 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 Gila Hot Springs adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gila Hot Springs
Why doesn’t Gila Hot Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gila Hot Springs.
What hospital is closest to Gila Hot Springs?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 27.5 miles in a straight line from Gila Hot Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gila Hot Springs.
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.