Photo: timlewisnm · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Nogal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nogal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nogal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nogal
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Nogal
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Arthritis is also above the state: 42.5%, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. In all, Nogal runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Nogal, and more people treating it
47.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Nogal is short on primary care and mental health care
Nogal’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Nogal keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.9% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (92.1% vs 83.4%). 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 Nogal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nogal adults…
Nogal runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nogal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Nogal
No hospital or community health center in Nogal 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 Nogal; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Nogal adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Nogal does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Nogal 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.
13.3% of Nogal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Nogal 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 Nogal adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nogal
Why doesn’t Nogal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nogal.
What hospital is closest to Nogal?
Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Nogal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nogal.
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.