Where Pinos Altos residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pinos Altos, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pinos Altos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinos Altos
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Pinos Altos
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.1%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.5%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Pinos Altos runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pinos Altos, and more people treating it
47.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pinos Altos keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.8% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 83.4%). 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 Pinos Altos’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Pinos Altos adults…
Pinos Altos runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinos Altos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Pinos Altos
No hospital or community health center in Pinos Altos 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 Pinos Altos; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pinos Altos adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pinos Altos does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Pinos Altos 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.
12% of Pinos Altos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Pinos Altos 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 Pinos Altos adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pinos Altos
Why doesn’t Pinos Altos have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pinos Altos.
What hospital is closest to Pinos Altos?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Pinos Altos’ 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 Pinos Altos?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Tranquil Skies in Silver City, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pinos Altos.
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.