Where Pinon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pinon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 88344. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinon
COPD, cancer and stroke run high in Pinon
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Pinon runs above New Mexico on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Pinon
The closest emergency room is Christus Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, 38.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (31.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Pinon
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Pinon, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Pinon’s likely range; Pinon’s figures come from ZIP code 88344, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pinon adults…
Pinon runs above NM on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pinon
No hospital or community health center in Pinon 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 Pinon; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Pinon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pinon runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Pinon 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.
18.6% of Pinon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Pinon 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 Pinon adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pinon
Why doesn’t Pinon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pinon.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pinon.
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.