Photo: TH9K · CC BY 4.0Where Virden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Virden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Virden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Virden
The nearest ER is 44 miles from Virden
The closest emergency room is Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 43.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Canyonlands Community Health Care is closer (6.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Virden
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Virden runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Virden, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Virden is short on primary care and mental health care
Virden’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Virden adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Mexico. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Virden’s likely range.
Care in and near Virden
No hospital or community health center in Virden 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 Virden; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Virden adults…
Virden runs above NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Virden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Virden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
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.
How Virden adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Virden 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.
Virden 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 Virden adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Virden
Why doesn’t Virden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Virden.
Where can I get low-cost care near Virden?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Canyonlands Healthcare - Duncan in Duncan, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Virden.
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.