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Health in Newcomb · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Newcomb residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newcomb, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newcomb. How CDC estimates town health

Fair or poor health
39%
Worse than NM (24%)
Obesity
40.9%
Worse than NM (34.1%)
No exercise
35.2%
Worse than NM (25.6%)
Uninsured
13.4%
About the same as NM (15.6%)
Feel lonely
39.1%
About the same as NM (34.1%)
Nearest ER
34 mi
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Newcomb

32.2%smoke · NM 13.4%14.1%have COPD · NM 6.6%44.9%saw a dentist this year · NM 61.4%

Smoking is more common in Newcomb

1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (32.2%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓

COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Newcomb

1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.1%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 23%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Newcomb runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Newcomb

44.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 40.4% 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 Newcomb’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico

Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.

Get no exercise 35.2%NM 25.6%
Sleep under 7 hours 42.2%NM 32.7%
Binge drink 10.4%NM 13.7%
Smoke cigarettes 32.2%NM 13.4%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Newcomb, betterNewcomb, worseAbout the sameNew Mexico
Where Newcomb gets moving

27 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves

Parks & trails →
Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Newcomb adults…

Newcomb runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

14 of every 100 Newcomb adults have COPD
New Mexico: 7 in 100 · worse · likely 11.7–16.7%
Better than NMWorseAbout the sameNew Mexico
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Newcomb adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.

72%Yearly checkupNM 69%
45%Dentist visitNM 61%
80%Cholesterol checkNM 83%
51%Colon screeningNM 58%
51%MammogramNM 70%
76%Taking BP medsNM 73%
1 in 7
working-age adults has no health insurance
Newcomb 13.4% · New Mexico 1 in 6 (15.6%)
Getting care

Care in and near Newcomb

No hospital or community health center in Newcomb itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERFort Defiance Indian HospitalFt. Defiance · 34 miDirections →
+Low-cost carePresbyterian Medical ServicesFarmington · 40.1 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
34 mi
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
Ft. Defiance · not rated
ER
DirectionsMedicare profile
40.1 mi
Presbyterian Medical Services
6 sites · nearest in Farmington
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
40.5 mi
Northern Navajo Medical Center
Shiprock · ★★★★★
ER
DirectionsMedicare profile
41 mi
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington · ★★★★★
ER
DirectionsMedicare profile
48.5 mi
Crownpoint Healthcare Facility
Crownpoint · not rated
ER
DirectionsMedicare profile
54 mi
Gallup Community Health
2 sites · nearest in Gallup
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Newcomb itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Newcomb itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Newcomb itself

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 Newcomb; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Newcomb adults are doing

On 2 of 4 measures, Newcomb runs above New Mexico.

2 in 5Newcomb adults feel lonely
39.1% · NM 34.1% · About the same as NM
1 in 3Newcomb adults lack social or emotional support
33% · NM 24.5% · Worse than NM
1 in 4Newcomb adults have been diagnosed with depression
23.7% · NM 23.2% · About the same as NM
1 in 4Newcomb adults are in frequent mental distress
22.3% · NM 16.1% · Worse than NM
The one neighbors can help with

2 in 5 Newcomb adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

4 in 10
Newcomb adults worry about having enough food
42.9% · NM 20.9%
Worse than NM
3 in 10
Newcomb adults worry about keeping their housing
29% · NM 16.5%
Worse than NM
1 in 4
Newcomb adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
25.6% · NM 11.2%
Worse than NM
1 in 4
Newcomb adults lack reliable transportation
24% · NM 11%
Worse than NM

41.8% of Newcomb adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.

Around town

Newcomb and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

51.6%

of Newcomb adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs28.5%
Thinking or memory23.8%
Hearing15.2%
Errands alone17.9%
Vision14.5%
Dressing or bathing9.4%
New Mexico

Questions about health in Newcomb

Why doesn’t Newcomb have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newcomb.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newcomb.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.