Where Timberon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Timberon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Timberon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Timberon
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Timberon
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.1%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.9%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Timberon runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Timberon, and more people treating it
49.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Timberon
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Timberon
The closest emergency room is Christus Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, 24.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Timberon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Timberon adults…
Timberon runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Timberon is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Timberon as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Timberon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Care in and near Timberon
No hospital or community health center in Timberon 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 Timberon; ≈ 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 Timberon adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Timberon 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.
19.6% of Timberon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Timberon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Timberon adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Timberon
Why doesn’t Timberon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Timberon.
What hospital is closest to Timberon?
Christus Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Timberon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Timberon.
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.