Prewitt’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Prewitt differs from New Mexico on 29 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 27 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prewitt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prewitt
Smoking is more common in Prewitt
2 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (40%), 3 times the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Prewitt
34.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 46.7% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Prewitt
1 in 5 adults have COPD (19.1%), 3 times the New Mexico rate. 1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (8.8%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 25.4%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Prewitt runs above New Mexico on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Prewitt’s likely range.
What’s behind Prewitt’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prewitt is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Prewitt’s estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 30.1% of adults, against 15.5% across New Mexico and 13% nationally.
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). Prewitt’s median household income is $19,074; among the 53 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($14K–$24K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Prewitt compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.8% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.7% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prewitt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Prewitt adults…
Prewitt runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Prewitt
No hospital or community health center in Prewitt 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 Prewitt; ≈ 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).
How Prewitt adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Prewitt runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Prewitt 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.
63% of Prewitt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Prewitt and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prewitt | D− | 47% | 25.4% | 40% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prewitt adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Prewitt
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Prewitt is better than New Mexico on 2 and worse on 27; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Prewitt’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Prewitt | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 50.6%44.9–56.1 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 30.1%26.5–33.6 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 28.3%25–31.6 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47%40.6–53.9 | 34.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 25.4%22.7–28.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.2%40.3–48.2 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.3–41.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.8–35.1 | 25.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 13.5%11.9–15.2 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 19.1%16.3–21.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 46.7%40.9–52.4 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 40%34.6–45.1 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.8%36.9–48.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.7%8.8–13.1 | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%37–48.7 | 32.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.2%16.6–26.4 | 15.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 65.1%60.7–69.4 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 34.5%31.1–37.9 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 70.2%66.4–74.2 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69.5–75.5 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 39.6%34.5–44.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 51.9%42.3–61.1 | 70.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%24.5–32.3 | 23.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 41%35.7–46.9 | 34.1% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36%31.3–41.5 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 62%55.6–68.3 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 41.6%36.6–47 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 37%32.8–41.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 36.8%32.4–41.6 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 63%56.4–69.4 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 56.4%50.5–61.9 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 33.4%29.4–37.3 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 32.5%28.1–36.7 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 16%14.2–17.9 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 22.1%19.2–24.9 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 26.5%22.9–30 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 13.9%12–16 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Prewitt
Is Prewitt a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prewitt is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Prewitt?
CDC estimates 47% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.6% and 53.9%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Prewitt?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Prewitt’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Prewitt have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.6–26.4%), 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 Prewitt more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prewitt.
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.