Photo: Leaflet · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Roy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roy
The nearest ER is 50 miles from Roy
The closest emergency room is Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, 49.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Centro Family Health is closer (0.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Roy
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.2%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Roy runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Roy adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.8%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Roy, and more people treating it
45.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 81.7% 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 Roy’s likely range.
Care in and near Roy
1 community health center in Roy, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Roy; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Roy adults…
Roy runs above NM on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Roy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Roy adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Roy does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Roy 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.
20% of Roy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Roy 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 Roy adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Roy
Why doesn’t Roy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roy.
Where can I get low-cost care near Roy?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Roy Clinic in Roy, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roy.
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.