Photo: Senorhelmut · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Golden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 87047. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golden
Cancer and arthritis run high in Golden
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. In all, Golden runs above New Mexico on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Golden keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.4% vs 69%) and dentist visits (75.6% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Golden
The closest emergency room is Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 22.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, First Choice Community Healthcare is closer (11.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Golden is an active town
Only 16.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Golden’s likely range; Golden’s figures come from ZIP code 87047, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Golden adults…
Golden runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Golden 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.
Care in and near Golden
No hospital or community health center in Golden 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 Golden; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Golden adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Golden does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Golden 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.
5.8% of Golden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Golden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
San Pedro: 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 Golden adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Golden
Why doesn’t Golden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Golden.
What hospital is closest to Golden?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Golden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golden.
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.