Upper Fruitland’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Upper Fruitland differs from New Mexico on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upper Fruitland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Fruitland
Smoking is more common in Upper Fruitland
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (34.5%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Upper Fruitland
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.2%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.2%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Upper Fruitland runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Upper Fruitland
40.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 39.8% 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 Upper Fruitland’s likely range.
What’s behind Upper Fruitland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Fruitland is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Upper Fruitland’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 25.6% of adults, against 15.5% across New Mexico and 13% nationally.
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). Upper Fruitland’s median household income is $49,453; among the 5,591 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Upper Fruitland compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Upper Fruitland adults…
Upper Fruitland 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 Upper Fruitland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Upper Fruitland
No hospital or community health center in Upper Fruitland 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 Upper Fruitland; ≈ 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 Upper Fruitland adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Upper Fruitland runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Upper Fruitland 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.
46.8% of Upper Fruitland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Upper Fruitland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Fruitland | D− | 42.8% | 22.2% | 34.5% | CDC place |
| Fruitland | — | — | — | — | |
| Nenahnezad | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmington | C+ | 33.3% | 12% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Fruitland and Nenahnezad: 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 Upper Fruitland adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upper Fruitland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Upper Fruitland is better than New Mexico on 1 and worse on 25; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Upper Fruitland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Upper Fruitland | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 40.5%35.4–45.4 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 25.6%22.3–28.7 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.4%21.4–27.4 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%36.9–48.7 | 34.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.2%19.4–24.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%37.4–45.2 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.8–37 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29–35.7 | 25.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 15.1%13.3–17 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.2%12–16.5 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 39.8%34.8–44.8 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 34.5%29.4–39.3 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.6%30.2–40.9 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.4–13.7 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.4%39.8–49.1 | 32.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%10.8–17.9 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.9%66.1–73.6 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.8%37.3–44.3 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.7%73.6–79.7 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%70.6–77.2 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.8%41.2–50.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 48.8%41.1–56.5 | 70.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.7–29 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.2%35.6–45.2 | 34.1% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.5%29.2–38.2 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 47.2%41–53.5 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 32.5%28–37 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 29.4%25.7–32.9 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 27.5%23.9–31.4 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 46.8%40.5–53 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 53.4%47.8–58.6 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.4%24.6–32 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26.3%22.6–30 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 15.1%13.3–16.9 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 15.7%13.6–17.8 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 19.7%16.9–22.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Upper Fruitland
Is Upper Fruitland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Fruitland is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upper Fruitland?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.9% and 48.7%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upper Fruitland?
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Upper Fruitland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upper Fruitland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–17.9%), 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 Upper Fruitland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Fruitland.
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.