L. C. Ranch Headquarters · Photo: Fourlix · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Gila residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gila, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gila. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gila
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Gila
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Gila runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gila, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Gila
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hidalgo Medical Services is closer (1.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Gila keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.5% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (90.1% vs 83.4%). 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’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gila adults…
Gila runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gila is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gila as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gila adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Gila
1 community health center in Gila, plus the nearest just outside it.
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; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Gila adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Gila does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Gila 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.
12.6% of Gila adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Gila and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff | — | — | — | — |
Cliff: 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 Gila adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gila
Why doesn’t Gila 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.
What hospital is closest to Gila?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Gila’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 Gila?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Cliff/Gila Community Health Center in Gila, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gila.
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.