Where White Signal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Signal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Signal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Signal
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in White Signal
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.7%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), about twice the New Mexico rate. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, White Signal runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in White Signal, and more people treating it
47.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
White Signal keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.3% vs 69%) and cholesterol checks (90.2% vs 83.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Signal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 White Signal adults…
White Signal runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Signal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near White Signal
No hospital or community health center in White Signal 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 Signal; ≈ 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.
How White Signal adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, White Signal does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 White Signal 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.
13.3% of White Signal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
White Signal 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 White Signal adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Signal
Why doesn’t White Signal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for White Signal.
What hospital is closest to White Signal?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 16.5 miles in a straight line from White Signal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Signal.
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.