Where Glen Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Acres
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Glen Acres
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 39.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hidalgo Medical Services is closer (2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Glen Acres is short on primary care and mental health care
Glen Acres’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke and cancer are less common in Glen Acres
Glen Acres runs below New Mexico on stroke (3.1% vs 3.8%), cancer (6.1% vs 7.4%) and heart disease (6% vs 7.2%). 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 Glen Acres’ likely range.
Care in and near Glen Acres
No hospital or community health center in Glen Acres 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 Glen Acres; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Glen Acres adults…
Glen Acres runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Glen Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Glen Acres adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Glen Acres 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.
14.9% of Glen Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Glen Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Glen Acres adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Acres
Why doesn’t Glen Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Acres.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glen Acres?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Lordsburg HSHC in Lordsburg, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Acres.
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.