Where Twin Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Twin Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Twin Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twin Lakes
Smoking is more common in Twin Lakes
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (34.3%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Twin Lakes
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.4%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.6%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Twin Lakes runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Twin Lakes
41.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 35.7% 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 Twin Lakes’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Out of every 100 Twin Lakes adults…
Twin Lakes runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Twin Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Twin Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes; ≈ 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 Twin Lakes adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Twin Lakes runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Twin Lakes 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.
49.5% of Twin Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Twin Lakes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Twin Lakes adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Twin Lakes
Why doesn’t Twin Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Twin Lakes.
What hospital is closest to Twin Lakes?
Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Twin Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Twin Lakes.
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.