Where Mountain View residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mountain View, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mountain View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mountain View
Dental care lags in Mountain View
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Mountain View’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Mountain View adults get no exercise
37.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mountain View
36.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Utility shut-off threats (19.1% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (27.1% vs 16.5%) are higher too. 33.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Mountain View’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mountain View 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.5% of Mountain View adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Mountain View adults…
Mountain View runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mountain View
No hospital or community health center in Mountain View 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 Mountain View; ≈ 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 Mountain View adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Mountain View 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.
Mountain View and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deming | D | 36.6% | 18.5% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mountain View adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mountain View
Why doesn’t Mountain View have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mountain View.
What hospital is closest to Mountain View?
Mimbres Valley Medical Center in Deming, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Mountain View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mountain View?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Deming Health Center in Deming, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mountain View.
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.