Where Sundance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sundance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sundance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sundance
Smoking is more common in Sundance
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Sundance
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Asthma is also above the state: 15.5%, vs 9.9% across New Mexico. In all, Sundance runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sundance
46.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 29.8% 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 Sundance’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Out of every 100 Sundance adults…
Sundance runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sundance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Sundance
No hospital or community health center in Sundance 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 Sundance; ≈ 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 Sundance adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Sundance runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Sundance 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.
40.7% of Sundance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Sundance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup | D | 37.6% | 15.5% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Church Rock | D− | 45.1% | 21% | 34.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sundance adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sundance
Why doesn’t Sundance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sundance.
What hospital is closest to Sundance?
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Sundance’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sundance?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Western NM Medical Group - Gallup PSR in Gallup, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sundance.
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.