Photo: Larry Lamsa · CC BY 2.0Where Alcalde residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alcalde, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alcalde. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alcalde
Making ends meet is harder in Alcalde
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.7%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (23.2% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (15.3% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 23.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Many Alcalde adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 5 working-age adults has no health insurance (22.2%, vs 15.6% across New Mexico). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 28.1%, is about level with the state’s 24%. Checkups ↓
Alcalde is short on primary care and mental health care
Alcalde’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Alcalde
Alcalde runs below New Mexico on cancer (5.1% vs 7.4%) and COPD (5.4% vs 6.6%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Alcalde’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.2% of Alcalde adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alcalde adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Alcalde
No hospital or community health center in Alcalde 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 Alcalde; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Alcalde adults…
Alcalde runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions. 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 Alcalde adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Alcalde 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.
Alcalde and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Villita | C | 39.4% | 15.5% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alcalde adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alcalde
Why doesn’t Alcalde have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alcalde.
What hospital is closest to Alcalde?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Alcalde’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 Alcalde?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Espanola Family Wellness Center in Espanola, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alcalde.
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.