Where Mesquite residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mesquite, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mesquite. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mesquite
Making ends meet is harder in Mesquite
37.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (27.6% vs 16.5%) and no reliable transportation (17% vs 11%) are higher too. 30.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Mesquite adults get no exercise
36.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in Mesquite has no health insurance
31.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.6% across New Mexico. 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 Mesquite’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.2% of Mesquite adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mesquite adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Mesquite adults…
Mesquite runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mesquite
No hospital or community health center in Mesquite 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 Mesquite; ≈ 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 Mesquite adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mesquite runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Mesquite 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.
Mesquite 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 Mesquite adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mesquite
Why doesn’t Mesquite have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mesquite.
What hospital is closest to Mesquite?
Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Mesquite’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 Mesquite?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is San Miguel Medical & Dental Clinic in La Mesa, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mesquite.
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.