Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Springer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springer
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Springer
The closest emergency room is Miners' Colfax Medical Center in Raton, 35.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Centro Family Health is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Springer
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Springer runs above New Mexico on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Springer is short on primary care and mental health care
Springer’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Springer, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Springer adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.2% vs 16.1%) and depression (19.4% vs 23.2%) both run below New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
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 Springer’s likely range.
Care in and near Springer
1 community health center in Springer, 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 Springer; ≈ 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 Springer adults…
Springer runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Springer adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Springer does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Springer 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.8% of Springer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Springer 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 Springer adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springer
Why doesn’t Springer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Springer.
Where can I get low-cost care near Springer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Springer Medical & Dental Clinic in Springer, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springer.
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.