Photo: AzaniahT · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Tome is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Tome looks like New Mexico as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tome. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tome
Tome is an older town
28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Tome with the state. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Tome
The closest emergency room is Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 24.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, First Choice Community Healthcare is closer (5.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Tome’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Tome’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tome is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Tome’s median household income is $85,448; among the 10,359 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Tome adults…
On every condition, Tome is about the same as New Mexico. Tap one to see it as people.
Tome is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tome as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Tome
No hospital or community health center in Tome 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 Tome; ≈ 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.
3.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Tome adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Tome adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Tome 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.
13.3% of Tome adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Tome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tome | B− | 33.8% | 14.4% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Los Chaves | C+ | 34.8% | 15% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Adelino | — | — | — | — |
Adelino: 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 Tome adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tome
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tome is better than New Mexico on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Tome’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tome | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%21–27.7 | 24% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.7–17.7 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.7 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%26.7–41.1 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.3–16.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%30.7–39 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.4–41.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.4–29 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 7.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.2–6.9 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.9–16.2 | 14.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%10–13.8 | 13.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%22.5–32 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%10.9–16.3 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%28.1–39.6 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.7%14.7–21 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.8%65.6–74 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.1–64.6 | 61.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.3–87.3 | 83.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%71.8–78.6 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%54.6–65.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64.9–79.8 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.2–24 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%28.2–40.6 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%21.8–30.9 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%16–22.9 | 20.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.3–18.7 | 16.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.1–11.2 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.2–11 | 11% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%10.9–15.8 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%29.8–39 | 34% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.6–18.3 | 15.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 8.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 7.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Tome
Is Tome a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tome is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tome?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 41.1%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tome?
Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Tome’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tome have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–21%), 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 Tome more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tome.
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.