Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Hammond is healthier than 58%
West Hammond trails New Mexico on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Hammond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hammond
COPD and stroke run high in West Hammond
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Hammond
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
West Hammond is short on primary care and mental health care
West Hammond’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 ↓
West Hammond is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Hammond is healthier than 24%. Against the 5,366 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
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 West Hammond’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind West Hammond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Hammond is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). West Hammond’s median household income is $48,929; among the 5,366 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 West Hammond adults…
West Hammond runs above NM on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near West Hammond
No hospital or community health center in West Hammond 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 West Hammond; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hammond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How West Hammond adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 West Hammond 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.
21.4% of West Hammond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
West Hammond and the towns around it
West Hammond has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hammond | C− | 34.5% | 14.1% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| Lee Acres | C− | 35.3% | 14.8% | 18.6% | CDC place |
| Bloomfield | D | 36.7% | 15.2% | 20.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Hammond adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Hammond
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Hammond is better than New Mexico on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside West Hammond’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Hammond | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%23.3–29.6 | 24% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20.2 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%29.6–40 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–16 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.9–37.8 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.7–37.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25.2–31 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%8–10.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.3%20.1–26.9 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%15.8–21 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%23.1–31.1 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.5–15.3 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%30.9–39.3 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.5–17.3 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70%66.1–73.8 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.6%55.4–61.9 | 61.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80–84.5 | 83.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71–77.6 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.3%55–63.7 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.7%56.8–70.4 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.7–26 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%31.7–40.3 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.7–29.7 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.4%20.5–26.4 | 20.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18%15.7–20.4 | 16.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.9%12.2–15.7 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%18.5–24.3 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.7%34.7–43 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.7–20.2 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.3–20.6 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.3–8.8 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 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 West Hammond
Is West Hammond a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Hammond is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Hammond?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 40%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Hammond?
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, 10.0 miles in a straight line from West Hammond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Hammond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.5–17.3%), 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 West Hammond more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Hammond.
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.