Where Mimbres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mimbres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mimbres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mimbres
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Mimbres
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Mimbres runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mimbres, and more people treating it
46.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mimbres keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.7% vs 69%) and dentist visits (65.7% 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 Mimbres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Mimbres adults…
Mimbres runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mimbres is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mimbres as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mimbres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Mimbres
No hospital or community health center in Mimbres 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 Mimbres; ≈ 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mimbres adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mimbres does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Mimbres 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 Mimbres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Mimbres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casas Adobes | — | — | — | — | |
| San Lorenzo | — | — | — | — |
Casas Adobes and San Lorenzo: 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 Mimbres adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mimbres
Why doesn’t Mimbres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mimbres.
What hospital is closest to Mimbres?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Mimbres’ 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 Mimbres?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Mimbres Community Clinic in San Lorenzo, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mimbres.
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.