Photo: Public domain · Public domainWhere Lower Frisco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lower Frisco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 87830. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lower Frisco
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lower Frisco
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 6.6%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Lower Frisco runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 44 miles from Lower Frisco
The closest emergency room is White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, 43.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Lower Frisco
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Lower Frisco’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Lower Frisco, and more people treating it
47.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Lower Frisco’s likely range; Lower Frisco’s figures come from ZIP code 87830, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lower Frisco adults…
Lower Frisco runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lower Frisco
No hospital or community health center in Lower Frisco 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 Lower Frisco; ≈ 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 Lower Frisco 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Lower Frisco adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Lower Frisco 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.
21.3% of Lower Frisco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Lower Frisco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers | — | — | — | — |
Rivers: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lower Frisco adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lower Frisco
Why doesn’t Lower Frisco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lower Frisco.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lower Frisco.
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.