Within New Mexico, North Hobbs is healthier than 64% of graded towns
North Hobbs beats New Mexico on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Hobbs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Hobbs
What’s behind North Hobbs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Hobbs is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #27 of 73 in New Mexico. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 65% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 27%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). North Hobbs’ median household income is $82,554; among the 10,576 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near North Hobbs
No hospital or community health center in North Hobbs 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 North Hobbs; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 North Hobbs adults…
North Hobbs runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of North Hobbs residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of North Hobbs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How North Hobbs adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 North Hobbs 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.
15.8% of North Hobbs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
North Hobbs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hobbs | B− | 35.5% | 11.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Hobbs | C+ | 36.7% | 11.2% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Hobbs adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Hobbs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Hobbs is better than New Mexico on 3 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside North Hobbs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Hobbs | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.8–25.6 | 24% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.9 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.5 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%28.8–42.7 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.6–12.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33%29–37 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%29.6–38 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8%21–27 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12–17.7 | 14.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.8–17.3 | 13.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.2–30.6 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.4–19.9 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%26.2–37.4 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.5%61.9–71 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%56.8–64.1 | 61.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.3–84 | 83.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%68.3–75.3 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.2%51–61.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.5%61.1–77 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.3–26.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.8–41.4 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22–29.9 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.1%17.4–23.3 | 20.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%14.5–19.3 | 16.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.2–11.9 | 11% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.8%13.5–18.5 | 16.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%29.6–38 | 34% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.7–16.5 | 15.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.6–18.4 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10.1 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Mexico figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in North Hobbs
Is North Hobbs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Hobbs is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #27 of 73 in New Mexico. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Hobbs?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 42.7%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Hobbs?
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital in Hobbs, 3.5 miles in a straight line from North Hobbs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Hobbs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.8–18.6%), against 15.6% across New Mexico.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in North Hobbs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Hobbs.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.