San Estevan del Rey Mission Church · Photo: Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Skyline-Ganipa is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Skyline-Ganipa differs from New Mexico on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Skyline-Ganipa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skyline-Ganipa
Smoking is more common in Skyline-Ganipa
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.6%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Skyline-Ganipa
50.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 25.5% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Skyline-Ganipa’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Skyline-Ganipa is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Skyline-Ganipa is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
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 Skyline-Ganipa’s likely range.
What’s behind Skyline-Ganipa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Skyline-Ganipa is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 35% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Skyline-Ganipa’s median household income is $56,992; among the 8,016 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Skyline-Ganipa compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Skyline-Ganipa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Skyline-Ganipa adults…
Skyline-Ganipa runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Skyline-Ganipa
No hospital or community health center in Skyline-Ganipa 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 Skyline-Ganipa; ≈ 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 Skyline-Ganipa adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Skyline-Ganipa runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Skyline-Ganipa 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.
28% of Skyline-Ganipa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Skyline-Ganipa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline-Ganipa | D | 41.3% | 16.9% | 25.6% | CDC place |
| McCartys Village | — | — | — | — | |
| South Acomita Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Acomita Lake | — | — | — | — |
McCartys Village, South Acomita Village and Acomita Lake: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Skyline-Ganipa adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Skyline-Ganipa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Skyline-Ganipa is better than New Mexico on 2 and worse on 18; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Skyline-Ganipa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Skyline-Ganipa | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.2%24.9–33.8 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.2–22.5 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.9%20.1–25.9 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%34–49.4 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.7–19.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%32.2–40.8 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31%27.1–35.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.8–31.4 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 7.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.8%7.3–10.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.3–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.5%21.3–30 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.6%21–30.1 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%22.6–33.2 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.5–17.2 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.8%38.6–50.9 | 32.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%7.4–12.6 | 15.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.6%64.1–73.1 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.6%46.6–54.6 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%77.5–83 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68.1–74.8 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.2%48.7–59.5 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 61.2%52–69.6 | 70.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%22.9–31.2 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.8%32.9–43.4 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.3%27.1–36.2 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.1%28–38.7 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.4%20.7–28.6 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.2%16.5–22.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.1%16.6–22.2 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28%23.1–33.1 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.4%37–48.1 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17–23 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21%17.9–24.2 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.7%11.7–15.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Mexico figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Skyline-Ganipa
Is Skyline-Ganipa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Skyline-Ganipa is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Skyline-Ganipa?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 49.4%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Skyline-Ganipa?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Skyline-Ganipa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Skyline-Ganipa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–12.6%), against 15.6% across New Mexico.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Skyline-Ganipa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Skyline-Ganipa.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.