Photo: G. Thomas at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Abiquiu residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Abiquiu, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Abiquiu. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Abiquiu
More Abiquiu adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Abiquiu
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.3%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (23.9% vs 16.5%) and no reliable transportation (15.1% vs 11%) are higher too. 25.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Abiquiu has no health insurance
25.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.6% across New Mexico. 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 Abiquiu’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.6% of Abiquiu adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Keeping up with care
Share of Abiquiu adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Abiquiu adults…
Abiquiu runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Abiquiu
1 community health center in Abiquiu, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Abiquiu; ≈ 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).
How Abiquiu adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
4 in 10 Abiquiu 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.
Abiquiu 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 Abiquiu adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Abiquiu
Why doesn’t Abiquiu have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Abiquiu.
What hospital is closest to Abiquiu?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Abiquiu’s 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 Abiquiu?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Las Clinicas Del Norte, Inc. @ Abiquiu in Abiquiu, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Abiquiu.
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.