Photo: AllenS · Public domainOn CDC estimates, White Rock is among the healthiest U.S. towns
White Rock differs from New Mexico on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Rock
White Rock is the healthiest town in New Mexico we grade
Out of 73 New Mexico towns with a Health Grade, White Rock comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
White Rock is an active town
Only 12.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. The town has 51 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
White Rock keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.4% vs 69%) and dentist visits (79.8% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
Few White Rock adults smoke
6.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 13.4% 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 White Rock’s likely range.
What’s behind White Rock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Rock is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #1 of 73 in New Mexico. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 95%.
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). White Rock’s median household income is $156,639; among the 2,360 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($117K–$196K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
51 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of White Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 White Rock adults…
White Rock runs below NM on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near White Rock
No hospital or community health center in White Rock 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 White Rock; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How White Rock adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, White Rock does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 White Rock 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.
3.4% of White Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
White Rock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock | A+ | 24.9% | 8.3% | 6.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Rock adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White Rock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White Rock is better than New Mexico on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside White Rock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White Rock | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.1%9.1–13.1 | 24% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.2–11.3 | 15.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.9%18.3–31.6 | 34.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.9%25.6–34.1 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.2–39.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%21.7–28.7 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%7.8–10.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.6–6.1 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.1–4.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.8%3.7–5.9 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.4%4.7–8.3 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.6%9.6–15.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.6–18.8 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.7%21.5–32.4 | 32.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.6–5.6 | 15.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70–78.1 | 69% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.8%77.2–82.4 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.2–92.1 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%72.3–79.7 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.1–74.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%70.2–83.7 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%16.8–24.1 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%24.3–34.5 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%15.1–21.7 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.2%4.1–6.6 | 20.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 16.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.8%3.1–4.6 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 11% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.4%2.6–4.5 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.4%17.6–25.4 | 34% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7–10.4 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.4%7–9.9 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.5 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 White Rock
Is White Rock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Rock is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 73 in New Mexico. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White Rock?
CDC estimates 24.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.3% and 31.6%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White Rock?
Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, 8.1 miles in a straight line from White Rock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in White Rock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.6%), 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 White Rock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Rock.
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.