Where Rincon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rincon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rincon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rincon
Dental care lags in Rincon
40.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 28.9% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
More Rincon adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.7%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rincon
44% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 20.9% across New Mexico (about twice the New Mexico rate). Housing insecurity (30.7% vs 16.5%) and no reliable transportation (20.3% vs 11%) are higher too. 37.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rincon’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rincon 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.6% of Rincon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Rincon adults…
Rincon runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Rincon is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rincon as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Rincon
No hospital or community health center in Rincon 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 Rincon; ≈ 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 Rincon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rincon runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Rincon 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.
Rincon 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 Rincon adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rincon
Why doesn’t Rincon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rincon.
What hospital is closest to Rincon?
Three Crosses Regional Hospital in Las Cruces, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Rincon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rincon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ben Archer Health Center - Hatch in Hatch, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rincon.
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.