Where Ventura residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ventura, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ventura. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ventura
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ventura
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Ventura runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ventura
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Ventura’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Ventura adults get no exercise
35.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Ventura’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ventura adults…
Ventura runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ventura 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 Ventura
No hospital or community health center in Ventura 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 Ventura; ≈ 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 Ventura adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Ventura 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.
31.2% of Ventura adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Ventura and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deming | D | 36.6% | 18.5% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ventura adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ventura
Why doesn’t Ventura have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ventura.
What hospital is closest to Ventura?
Mimbres Valley Medical Center in Deming, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Ventura’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ventura?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Deming Health Center in Deming, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ventura.
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.