Where Naschitti residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Naschitti, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Naschitti. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Naschitti
Smoking is more common in Naschitti
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.8%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Naschitti
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Naschitti runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Naschitti
46.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 34.3% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). 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 Naschitti’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Out of every 100 Naschitti adults…
Naschitti runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Naschitti adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Naschitti
No hospital or community health center in Naschitti 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 Naschitti; ≈ 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 Naschitti adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Naschitti runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Naschitti 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.
40.1% of Naschitti adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Naschitti and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Naschitti adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Naschitti
Why doesn’t Naschitti have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Naschitti.
What hospital is closest to Naschitti?
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Ft. Defiance, 27.0 miles in a straight line from Naschitti’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Naschitti.
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.