Where Lake Roberts Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Roberts Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 88049. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Roberts Heights
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Lake Roberts Heights
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Lake Roberts Heights runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Roberts Heights, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lake Roberts Heights keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.1% vs 69%) and dentist visits (65.3% vs 61.4%). 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 Lake Roberts Heights’ likely range; Lake Roberts Heights’ figures come from ZIP code 88049, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Roberts Heights adults…
Lake Roberts Heights runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Roberts Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Lake Roberts Heights
No hospital or community health center in Lake Roberts Heights 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 Lake Roberts Heights; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Lake Roberts Heights adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lake Roberts Heights does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Lake Roberts Heights 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.
12.4% of Lake Roberts Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Lake Roberts Heights 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 Lake Roberts Heights adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Roberts Heights
Why doesn’t Lake Roberts Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Roberts Heights.
What hospital is closest to Lake Roberts Heights?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Lake Roberts Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Roberts Heights.
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.