Photo: Artotem from Here, There, and... · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Pecos is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Pecos beats New Mexico on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pecos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pecos
What’s behind Pecos’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pecos is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Pecos’ median household income is $88,490; among the 10,130 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$111K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Pecos compares well: asthma, 8.7% (U.S. 9.9%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%); cOPD, 4.9% (U.S. 6.3%).
Out of every 100 Pecos adults…
Pecos runs below NM on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pecos
No hospital or community health center in Pecos 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 Pecos; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pecos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Pecos adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pecos does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Pecos 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.
14.6% of Pecos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Pecos and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos | C+ | 36.5% | 15.4% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| East Pecos | — | — | — | — |
East Pecos: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pecos adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pecos
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pecos is better than New Mexico on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Pecos’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pecos | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%21.1–28.8 | 24% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.2–17.6 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.2–16.1 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%29–44.4 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%29.6–38.1 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.2–40.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.2–27.8 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.9 | 7.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.2–5.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.1–17 | 14.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.5–12.6 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%23.5–34.1 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%10.7–16.3 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%29.8–42.5 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.4%14.7–23 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70%65.6–74.5 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.8%56–63.8 | 61.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.7–87.9 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71–78.1 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.9%51.2–62.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%61.5–78.2 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%15.9–22.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.5–39.1 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%20.7–29.1 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.9%16.7–25 | 20.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%14.1–20.3 | 16.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%8.6–12.1 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.3–11.7 | 11% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.6%11.4–17.9 | 16.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%28.9–38.8 | 34% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.4–18.6 | 15.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9.1 | 8.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 7.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.8–9.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.4 | 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 Pecos
Is Pecos a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pecos is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pecos?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 44.4%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pecos?
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Pecos’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pecos have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–23%), 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 Pecos more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pecos.
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.