Where Rodey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rodey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rodey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rodey
Dental care lags in Rodey
37.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 29.9% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
More Rodey adults get no exercise
43.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rodey
45.6% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 20.9% across New Mexico (about twice the New Mexico rate). Housing insecurity (32.9% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (21.2% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 40.1% 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 Rodey’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rodey 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
40.1% of Rodey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Rodey adults…
Rodey runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rodey
No hospital or community health center in Rodey 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 Rodey; ≈ 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 Rodey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rodey runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Rodey 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.
Rodey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch | D | 41.1% | 17.9% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rodey adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rodey
Why doesn’t Rodey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rodey.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rodey?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ben Archer Health Center - Hatch in Hatch, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rodey.
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.