Where Timberlake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Timberlake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Timberlake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Timberlake
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Timberlake
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.1%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Cancer is also above the state: 12.5%, vs 7.4% across New Mexico. In all, Timberlake runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Timberlake, and more people treating it
45.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Timberlake
The closest emergency room is Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, 26.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (20.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Timberlake keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (73.5% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (85.9% vs 83.4%). 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 Timberlake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Timberlake adults…
Timberlake runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Timberlake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Timberlake
No hospital or community health center in Timberlake 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 Timberlake; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Timberlake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Timberlake does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Timberlake 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.
15.8% of Timberlake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Timberlake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramah | — | — | — | — |
Ramah: 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 Timberlake adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Timberlake
Why doesn’t Timberlake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Timberlake.
What hospital is closest to Timberlake?
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, 26.1 miles in a straight line from Timberlake’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 Timberlake.
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.