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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glenwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glenwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glenwood
COPD, cancer and stroke run high in Glenwood
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.4%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Glenwood runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 51 miles from Glenwood
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 50.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hidalgo Medical Services is closer (29.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Glenwood
52.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Glenwood’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Glenwood, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Glenwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Glenwood adults…
Glenwood runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glenwood
No hospital or community health center in Glenwood 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 Glenwood; ≈ 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 Glenwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Glenwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glenwood does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Glenwood 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.
20.8% of Glenwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Glenwood 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 Glenwood adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glenwood
Why doesn’t Glenwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glenwood.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glenwood.
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.