How healthy is Doña Ana?
Doña Ana differs from New Mexico on 13 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (6% vs 7.4%) and fewer adults with depression (19.7% vs 23.2%). Where it trails the state: more uninsured adults (23.1% vs 15.6%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Doña Ana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Doña Ana
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.9% of Doña Ana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across 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.
Care in and near Doña Ana
No hospital or community health center in Doña Ana 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 Doña Ana; ≈ 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 Doña Ana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Doña Ana adults…
Doña Ana runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
How Doña Ana adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Doña Ana does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Doña Ana 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Doña Ana adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 868 people are less certain, so we show Doña Ana's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Doña Ana
| Measure | Doña Ana | Likely range | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 38.5% | 34.6–42.4% | 34.3% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% | 34.1–42.2% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 39.8% | 34–45.9% | 34.1% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 26.8% | 23.8–30% | 25.6% | about the same |
| Depression | 19.7% | 16.9–22.9% | 23.2% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 16.4% | 13.5–19.6% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Asthma | 9.1% | 7.9–10.3% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 6% | 5.4–6.7% | 7.4% | better |
| Diabetes | 19.4% | 17.1–21.9% | 13.2% | worse |
| COPD | 6.3% | 5.4–7.3% | 6.6% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 8.3% | 7.3–9.3% | 7.2% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.4% | 3.9–4.9% | 3.8% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9% | 10.6–15.4% | 13.4% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 12.6% | 10.3–15.1% | 13.7% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 33.8% | 29–38.8% | 25.6% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5% | 28.2–37.1% | 32.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 72.4% | 68.3–76% | 69% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 58.9% | 55.4–62.3% | 61.4% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 84.9% | 82.5–87.1% | 83.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 54.4% | 49.4–59.1% | 57.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 65.7% | 58.1–72.7% | 70.3% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 76.7% | 73.2–79.7% | 73.3% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 23.1% | 18.8–28.1% | 15.6% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 33.2% | 28.7–37.9% | 34.1% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 26% | 22–30% | 24.5% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.6% | 12.7–16.6% | 16.1% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 31.9% | 27.9–35.9% | 24% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 18.5% | 16.2–20.9% | 15.5% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 28.8% | 23.8–33.7% | 20.9% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 21.7% | 18.3–25.2% | 16.5% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 13.6% | 11.5–15.8% | 11.2% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 13% | 11–15.1% | 11% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 22.9% | 18.6–27.3% | 16.9% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40% | 35.3–44.6% | 34% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 20.6% | 17.9–23.5% | 15.5% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16.7% | 14.3–19.1% | 15.5% | |
| Hearing | 9.6% | 8.5–10.8% | 8.5% | |
| Vision | 10.5% | 9.2–11.9% | 7.2% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 6.7% | 5.8–7.7% | 4.7% | |
| Errands alone | 10.2% | 8.8–11.7% | 9.3% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Doña Ana door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the New Mexico figure falls inside it, we don’t call Doña Ana better or worse.
CDC publishes Doña Ana directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Doña Ana.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.