Where Sheep Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sheep Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sheep Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sheep Springs
Smoking is more common in Sheep Springs
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (31.2%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Sheep Springs
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (8%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Sheep Springs runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sheep Springs
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 35.4% 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 Sheep Springs’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Out of every 100 Sheep Springs adults…
Sheep Springs runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sheep Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Sheep Springs
No hospital or community health center in Sheep Springs 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 Sheep Springs; ≈ 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 Sheep Springs adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Sheep Springs runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Sheep Springs 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.
42.3% of Sheep Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Sheep Springs 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 Sheep Springs adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sheep Springs
Why doesn’t Sheep Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sheep Springs.
What hospital is closest to Sheep Springs?
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Ft. Defiance, 29.4 miles in a straight line from Sheep Springs’ 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 Sheep Springs.
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.