How healthy is Watrous?
Watrous differs from New Mexico on 14 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults with depression (17.1% vs 23.2%) and fewer smokers (10.2% vs 13.4%). Where it trails the state: more adults with diabetes (20% vs 13.2%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Watrous. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watrous
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Watrous
No hospital or community health center in Watrous 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 Watrous; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Watrous adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Watrous adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Watrous does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Watrous 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.
Out of every 100 Watrous adults…
Watrous runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Watrous adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Watrous 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 42 people are less certain, so we show Watrous's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Watrous
| Measure | Watrous | Likely range | New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 40.8% | 35.8–45.7% | 34.3% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 41.2% | 36.3–46.1% | 35.1% | worse |
| Obesity | 34% | 26–43% | 34.1% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8% | 25–32.8% | 25.6% | about the same |
| Depression | 17.1% | 14.1–20.5% | 23.2% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 14.3% | 11.5–17.5% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Asthma | 8.3% | 7.1–9.5% | 9.9% | better |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.5% | 6.6–8.4% | 7.4% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 20% | 16.9–23.2% | 13.2% | worse |
| COPD | 6.2% | 4.9–7.7% | 6.6% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 9.3% | 8–10.8% | 7.2% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.6% | 3.9–5.4% | 3.8% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2% | 7.5–13.1% | 13.4% | better |
| Binge drink | 11.2% | 9–13.7% | 13.7% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 30.7% | 24.1–37.5% | 25.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3% | 28.5–42.9% | 32.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 73.5% | 69.1–77.5% | 69% | better |
| Dentist visit | 51.5% | 47.4–55.8% | 61.4% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 87% | 84.8–89.2% | 83.4% | better |
| Colon screening | 64.1% | 58.1–70% | 57.5% | better |
| Mammogram | 75.2% | 67.4–82.4% | 70.3% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 80.1% | 76.6–83.1% | 73.3% | better |
| No health insurance | 18.6% | 13.5–24.6% | 15.6% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 30.6% | 25.4–36.5% | 34.1% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 23.4% | 19.1–28.2% | 24.5% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 12.5% | 10.6–14.7% | 16.1% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 28.1% | 23–33.5% | 24% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 17% | 14.1–19.9% | 15.5% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 22.1% | 16.6–27.9% | 20.9% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 16.4% | 12.7–20.3% | 16.5% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 10.4% | 8.3–12.8% | 11.2% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 10.6% | 8.5–12.8% | 11% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 16.1% | 11.5–21.1% | 16.9% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1% | 30.9–43.3% | 34% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 19.9% | 16.2–23.8% | 15.5% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.8% | 11.4–16.4% | 15.5% | |
| Hearing | 10.3% | 8.8–11.9% | 8.5% | |
| Vision | 9.4% | 7.8–11.3% | 7.2% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 6% | 4.8–7.5% | 4.7% | |
| Errands alone | 8.6% | 7–10.3% | 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 Watrous door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the New Mexico figure falls inside it, we don’t call Watrous better or worse.
CDC publishes Watrous directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watrous.
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.