Where North Hurley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Hurley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Hurley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Hurley
More North Hurley adults get no exercise
37% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in North Hurley
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.2%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, North Hurley runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in North Hurley
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.1%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (22.6% vs 16.5%) are higher too. 27.1% 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 North Hurley’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 North Hurley adults…
North Hurley runs above NM on 5 of 12 conditions. 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.
27.1% of North Hurley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near North Hurley
No hospital or community health center in North Hurley 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 Hurley; ≈ 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 North Hurley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How North Hurley adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 North Hurley 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.
North Hurley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayard | C− | 38% | 19.6% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Hurley adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Hurley
Why doesn’t North Hurley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Hurley.
What hospital is closest to North Hurley?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 9.3 miles in a straight line from North Hurley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Hurley?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Cobre Health Clinic in Bayard, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Hurley.
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.