Where Sagar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sagar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sagar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sagar
Dental care lags in Sagar
54.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Sagar
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Sagar runs above New Mexico on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sagar
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Sagar’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sagar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Sagar adults…
Sagar runs above NM on 4 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.
Care in and near Sagar
No hospital or community health center in Sagar 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 Sagar; ≈ 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 Sagar adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sagar runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Sagar 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.
21.4% of Sagar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Sagar 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 Sagar adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sagar
Why doesn’t Sagar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sagar.
What hospital is closest to Sagar?
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Sagar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sagar.
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.