Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Torreon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Torreon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Torreon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Torreon
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Torreon
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.1%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Torreon runs above New Mexico on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Torreon adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Torreon
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.1%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (23.2% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (15.3% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 26% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Torreon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Torreon adults…
Torreon runs above NM on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26% of Torreon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Torreon
No hospital or community health center in Torreon 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 Torreon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Torreon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Torreon adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Torreon 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.
Torreon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajique | — | — | — | — |
Tajique: 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 Torreon adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Torreon
Why doesn’t Torreon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Torreon.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Torreon.
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.