Where Nageezi residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nageezi, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nageezi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nageezi
Smoking is more common in Nageezi
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (35.8%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Nageezi
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.8%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Nageezi runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Nageezi
3 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (30.4%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. No reliable transportation (28.1% vs 11%) and food insecurity (48.1% vs 20.9%) are higher too. 46.9% 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 Nageezi’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Nageezi adults…
Nageezi runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
46.9% of Nageezi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Nageezi
No hospital or community health center in Nageezi 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 Nageezi; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Nageezi adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Nageezi adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Nageezi runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Nageezi 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.
Nageezi 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 Nageezi adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nageezi
Why doesn’t Nageezi have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nageezi.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nageezi.
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.