Hidalgo County
New MexicoFIPS 35023
Hidalgo County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hidalgo County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.5% | 11.7% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.9% | 34.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.8% | 10.2% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.5 | 5.3 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,843.652 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hidalgo County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 34.8% | — | |
| Depression | 21.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | — | |
| COPD | 8.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.9% | — | |
| Disability | 38.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 19.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Hidalgo County has no hospital. 7 of New Mexico's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in New MexicoSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Hidalgo County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimbres Valley Medical Center | Luna | 25 | 62.8 mi |
| Gila Regional Medical Center | Grant | 25 | 68.3 mi |
| Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc | Doña Ana | 46 | 119.4 mi |
| Mcafee Army Hosp | Doña Ana | 50 | 120 mi |
| Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc | Doña Ana | 120 | 120.1 mi |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.