Where Purty Rock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Purty Rock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Purty Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Purty Rock
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Purty Rock
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.8%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Purty Rock runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Purty Rock
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.1%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Purty Rock
46.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 28.6% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). 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 Purty Rock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Purty Rock adults…
Purty Rock runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Purty Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Purty Rock
No hospital or community health center in Purty Rock 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 Purty Rock; ≈ 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 Purty Rock adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Purty Rock runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Purty Rock 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.
36.6% of Purty Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Purty Rock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Acres | — | — | — | — |
Williams Acres: 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 Purty Rock adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Purty Rock
Why doesn’t Purty Rock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Purty Rock.
What hospital is closest to Purty Rock?
Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Purty Rock’s 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 Purty Rock?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Western NM Medical GRP - Gallup in Gallup, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Purty Rock.
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.