Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Algodones is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Algodones differs from New Mexico on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Algodones. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Algodones
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Algodones
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.9%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Algodones runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Algodones adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. There are 11 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Algodones, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 76.9% 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 Algodones’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Algodones’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Algodones is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Algodones’ median household income is $67,994; among the 10,331 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Algodones adults…
Algodones runs above NM on 4 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Algodones adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Algodones
No hospital or community health center in Algodones 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 Algodones; ≈ 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 Algodones adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Algodones 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.
19.3% of Algodones adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Algodones and the towns around it
Algodones’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algodones | C | 37.1% | 16.9% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| San Felipe Pueblo | D | 39% | 14.6% | 25.2% | CDC place |
| Santa Ana Pueblo | B | 33.1% | 12.1% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Algodones adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Algodones
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Algodones is better than New Mexico on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Algodones’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Algodones | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.3%24.2–32.5 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.4–20.2 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.8–18 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%30.2–43.9 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.5–19.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%35.3–43.8 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.6–43.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%24.9–31.6 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.3–8.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%13.9–19.9 | 14.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.7–16.7 | 13.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%26.1–36.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%9.8–14.9 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%31.9–43.5 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.5%16.5–25.1 | 15.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.8%65.4–73.9 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.2%50.1–57.8 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.6–87.1 | 83.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%73.5–80.1 | 73.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.6%50–60.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.9%56.8–73.5 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.7–25.7 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%28.9–39 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.5–30.7 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.1%20.9–29.1 | 20.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.7%15.8–21.6 | 16.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.3–13.9 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.1–13.7 | 11% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.3%15.9–22.6 | 16.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%33.8–44.1 | 34% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%16.5–22.3 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.1–18.9 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.6–11 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%7.7–10 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.5–11.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5–6.6 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Mexico figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Algodones
Is Algodones a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Algodones is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Algodones?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 43.9%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Algodones?
Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Algodones’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Algodones have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.5–25.1%), against 15.6% across New Mexico.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Algodones more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Algodones.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.