Where Old Town residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Town, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 88030. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Town
Dental care lags in Old Town
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Old Town’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Old Town
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Old Town runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Old Town adults get no exercise
36% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Old Town’s likely range; Old Town’s figures come from ZIP code 88030, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Town adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Old Town adults…
Old Town runs above NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Old Town
No hospital or community health center in Old Town 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 Old Town; ≈ 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 Old Town adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Old Town 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.
30.4% of Old Town adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Old Town and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Old Town adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Town
Why doesn’t Old Town have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Town.
What hospital is closest to Old Town?
Mimbres Valley Medical Center in Deming, 19.9 miles in a straight line from Old Town’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 Old Town.
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.