Where Pleasanton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pleasanton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pleasanton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasanton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pleasanton
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Pleasanton runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 56% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 49 miles from Pleasanton
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 49.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hidalgo Medical Services is closer (28 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Pleasanton
53.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 23.7% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Pleasanton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Pleasanton, and more people treating it
51.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84.6% 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 Pleasanton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pleasanton adults…
Pleasanton runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pleasanton is an older town: 56% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pleasanton as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Pleasanton
No hospital or community health center in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton; ≈ 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 Pleasanton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
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 Pleasanton adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
3 in 10 Pleasanton 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.
19.2% of Pleasanton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Pleasanton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Pleasanton adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pleasanton
Why doesn’t Pleasanton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pleasanton.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pleasanton.
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.