Where Lumberton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lumberton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lumberton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lumberton
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Lumberton
The closest emergency room is Pagosa Springs Medical Center in Pagosa Springs, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Lumberton
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.8%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Lumberton is short on primary care and mental health care
Lumberton’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Lumberton keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (73.2% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (86.2% 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 Lumberton’s likely range.
Care in and near Lumberton
No hospital or community health center in Lumberton 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 Lumberton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Lumberton adults…
Lumberton runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lumberton 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 Lumberton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lumberton does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Lumberton 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.
17.2% of Lumberton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Lumberton 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 Lumberton adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lumberton
Why doesn’t Lumberton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lumberton.
What hospital is closest to Lumberton?
Pagosa Springs Medical Center in Pagosa Springs, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Lumberton’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 Lumberton.
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.