Where Weed residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Weed, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weed. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weed
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Weed
1 in 6 adults have heart disease (16.7%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.3%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Stroke is also above the state: 8%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Weed runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Weed, and more people treating it
51.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Weed, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 12% of working-age adults are uninsured (New Mexico 15.6%), yet 31.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Weed
The closest emergency room is Christus Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, 25 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (16.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Weed’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Weed adults…
Weed runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Weed adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Weed
No hospital or community health center in Weed 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 Weed; ≈ 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).
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 Weed adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Weed 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.
17.2% of Weed adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Weed and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | — | — | — | — |
Sacramento: 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 Weed adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Weed
Why doesn’t Weed have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Weed.
What hospital is closest to Weed?
Christus Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Weed’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weed.
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.