Where Homestead residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homestead, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homestead. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homestead
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Homestead
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Homestead runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 56 miles from Homestead
The closest emergency room is Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, 55.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (35.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Homestead is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Homestead’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Homestead, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Homestead keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.5% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% vs 83.4%). 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 Homestead’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Homestead adults…
Homestead runs above NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Homestead
No hospital or community health center in Homestead 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 Homestead; ≈ 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 Homestead 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Homestead adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
3 in 10 Homestead 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.
10.6% of Homestead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Homestead 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 Homestead adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Homestead
Why doesn’t Homestead have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Homestead.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homestead.
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.