Where Abeytas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Abeytas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 87006. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Abeytas
Abeytas is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Abeytas’ 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 ↓
Dental care lags in Abeytas
52.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Abeytas’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Abeytas
The closest emergency room is Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, 29.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (2.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Abeytas, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 77.8% 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 Abeytas’ likely range; Abeytas’ figures come from ZIP code 87006, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Abeytas
No hospital or community health center in Abeytas 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 Abeytas; ≈ 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 Abeytas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Abeytas adults…
Abeytas runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
How Abeytas adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Abeytas does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Abeytas 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.
18.5% of Abeytas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Abeytas 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 Abeytas adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Abeytas
Why doesn’t Abeytas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Abeytas.
What hospital is closest to Abeytas?
Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, 29.7 miles in a straight line from Abeytas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Abeytas?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Veguita Family Health Center in Veguita, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Abeytas.
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.