Where Jamestown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jamestown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jamestown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jamestown
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Jamestown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Jamestown runs above New Mexico on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Jamestown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
In Jamestown, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (New Mexico 15.6%), yet 30.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24% across the state. 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 Jamestown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jamestown adults…
Jamestown runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Jamestown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Jamestown
No hospital or community health center in Jamestown 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 Jamestown; ≈ 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).
How Jamestown adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Jamestown 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.
25.6% of Jamestown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Jamestown 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 Jamestown adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jamestown
Why doesn’t Jamestown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jamestown.
What hospital is closest to Jamestown?
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Jamestown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jamestown.
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.