Where Homer C Jones residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homer C Jones, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homer C Jones. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homer C Jones
Smoking is more common in Homer C Jones
35.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 13.4% across New Mexico (more than twice the New Mexico rate). Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Homer C Jones
1 in 4 adults have COPD (24.7%), 4 times the New Mexico rate. 1 in 9 adults have had a stroke (11.2%), 3 times the New Mexico rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 20.7%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Homer C Jones runs above New Mexico on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Homer C Jones adults get no exercise
43.8% 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 Homer C Jones’ likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Homer C Jones adults…
Homer C Jones runs above NM on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Homer C Jones
No hospital or community health center in Homer C Jones 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 Homer C Jones; ≈ 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 Homer C Jones adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Homer C Jones adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Homer C Jones runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Homer C Jones 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.
52.3% of Homer C Jones adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Homer C Jones 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 Homer C Jones adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Homer C Jones
Why doesn’t Homer C Jones have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Homer C Jones.
What hospital is closest to Homer C Jones?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Homer C Jones’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Homer C Jones?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Western NM Med GRP - Thoreau in Thoreau, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homer C Jones.
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.