How healthy is Lumberton?
Lumberton differs from New Mexico on 8 of 40 measures. It has fewer binge drinkers (10.4% vs 13.7%) and fewer adults with depression (18.9% vs 23.2%). Where it trails the state: more adults with diabetes (17.8% vs 13.2%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lumberton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lumberton
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Lumberton
No hospital or community health center in Lumberton 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 Lumberton; ≈ 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 Lumberton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Lumberton adults…
Lumberton runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Lumberton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lumberton does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Lumberton 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.
17.2% of Lumberton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lumberton 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 130 people are less certain, so we show Lumberton's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Lumberton
| Measure | Lumberton | Likely range | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 36.1% | 31.6–40.8% | 34.3% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% | 31.5–41% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 37.5% | 30–45.5% | 34.1% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6% | 23.9–31.6% | 25.6% | about the same |
| Depression | 18.9% | 15.6–22.5% | 23.2% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 11.9% | 9.5–14.8% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Asthma | 9.8% | 8.4–11.2% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 6.8% | 6–7.7% | 7.4% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 17.8% | 15–20.7% | 13.2% | worse |
| COPD | 5.6% | 4.5–7% | 6.6% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 8% | 6.8–9.4% | 7.2% | about the same |
| Stroke | 4.5% | 3.8–5.3% | 3.8% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11% | 8.6–13.7% | 13.4% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 10.4% | 8.3–12.9% | 13.7% | better |
| Get no exercise | 31.1% | 25.2–37.1% | 25.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4% | 28.8–40.6% | 32.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 73.2% | 69.1–77.2% | 69% | better |
| Dentist visit | 54.9% | 51.1–59.1% | 61.4% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 86.2% | 83.8–88.6% | 83.4% | better |
| Colon screening | 52% | 46.2–57.9% | 57.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 77.4% | 70.4–83.6% | 70.3% | better |
| Taking BP meds | 77.9% | 74.6–81.2% | 73.3% | better |
| No health insurance | 17.2% | 12.7–22.5% | 15.6% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 33.7% | 28.8–38.9% | 34.1% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 25.7% | 21.5–30.2% | 24.5% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.8% | 12.5–17.1% | 16.1% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 27.9% | 23.1–33.1% | 24% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.1% | 14.4–20% | 15.5% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 23.8% | 18.9–29.4% | 20.9% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 17.8% | 14.3–21.4% | 16.5% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 11.6% | 9.6–13.7% | 11.2% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 11.9% | 9.9–14.3% | 11% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 17.2% | 13.3–21.7% | 16.9% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.6% | 33.8–45.3% | 34% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 20.5% | 16.8–24.6% | 15.5% | |
| Thinking or memory | 15.5% | 12.8–18.4% | 15.5% | |
| Hearing | 10.1% | 8.6–11.7% | 8.5% | |
| Vision | 9.8% | 8.1–11.8% | 7.2% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.8% | 4.7–7.1% | 4.7% | |
| Errands alone | 10.1% | 8.3–12.2% | 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 Lumberton door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the New Mexico figure falls inside it, we don’t call Lumberton better or worse.
CDC publishes Lumberton directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lumberton.
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.