Bentley, L.B., General Merchandise · Photo: AllenS · Public domainWhere Organ residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Organ, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Organ. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Organ
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Organ
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Organ runs above New Mexico on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Organ
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
More Organ adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), 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 Organ’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Organ adults…
Organ runs above NM on 10 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Organ
No hospital or community health center in Organ 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 Organ; ≈ 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 Organ adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Organ adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Organ 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.
30.5% of Organ adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Organ 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 Organ adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Organ
Why doesn’t Organ have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Organ.
What hospital is closest to Organ?
Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Organ’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 Organ?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Mesa Medical and Dental Clinic in Las Cruces, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Organ.
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.