Where Highland Meadows residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Highland Meadows, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highland Meadows. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highland Meadows
Dental care lags in Highland Meadows
41.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 30.8% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Highland Meadows
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.7%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Highland Meadows runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Highland Meadows
The closest emergency room is Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, 31.5 miles away in a straight line. And 15.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11% across New Mexico. For everyday care, First Choice Community Healthcare is closer (25.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Highland Meadows’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Highland Meadows adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Highland Meadows adults…
Highland Meadows runs above NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Highland Meadows
No hospital or community health center in Highland Meadows 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 Highland Meadows; ≈ 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.
How Highland Meadows adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Highland Meadows runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Highland Meadows 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.
29% of Highland Meadows adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Highland Meadows 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 Highland Meadows adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Highland Meadows
Why doesn’t Highland Meadows have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Highland Meadows.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Highland Meadows.
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.