Where Kirtland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kirtland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kirtland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kirtland
Dental care lags in Kirtland
55.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 22.1% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Kirtland
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
COPD and asthma run high in Kirtland
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 8 adults have asthma (11.9%), vs 9.9% across New Mexico. In all, Kirtland runs above New Mexico on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Kirtland’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kirtland 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.
Out of every 100 Kirtland adults…
Kirtland runs above NM on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kirtland
No hospital or community health center in Kirtland 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 Kirtland; ≈ 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 Kirtland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kirtland runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Kirtland 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.
19.8% of Kirtland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Kirtland 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 Kirtland adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kirtland
Why doesn’t Kirtland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kirtland.
What hospital is closest to Kirtland?
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Kirtland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kirtland?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Totah Behavorial HLTH Authority in Farmington, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kirtland.
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.