Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Winston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Winston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 87943. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winston
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Winston
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.1%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 6.7%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Winston runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 52 miles from Winston
The closest emergency room is Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 52 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ben Archer Health Center is closer (26.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Winston is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Winston’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Winston, and more people treating it
47.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Winston’s likely range; Winston’s figures come from ZIP code 87943, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Winston adults…
Winston runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Winston
No hospital or community health center in Winston 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 Winston; ≈ 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 Winston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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 Winston adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
3 in 10 Winston 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.
19.2% of Winston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Winston 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 Winston adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Winston
Why doesn’t Winston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Winston.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winston.
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.