Where Middle Mesa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Middle Mesa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Middle Mesa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middle Mesa
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Middle Mesa
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Middle Mesa runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Middle Mesa
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
In Middle Mesa, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 14.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (New Mexico 15.6%), yet 29.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24% across the state. 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 Middle Mesa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Middle Mesa adults…
Middle Mesa runs above NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Middle Mesa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Middle Mesa
No hospital or community health center in Middle Mesa 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 Middle Mesa; ≈ 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 Middle Mesa adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Middle Mesa 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.
23.7% of Middle Mesa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Middle Mesa 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 Middle Mesa adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Middle Mesa
Why doesn’t Middle Mesa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Middle Mesa.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middle Mesa.
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.