Where Arroyo Hondo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arroyo Hondo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arroyo Hondo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arroyo Hondo
Cancer and arthritis run high in Arroyo Hondo
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.9%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. In all, Arroyo Hondo runs above New Mexico on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Arroyo Hondo keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.1% vs 69%) and dentist visits (77.8% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
Arroyo Hondo is an active town
Only 14% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Arroyo Hondo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arroyo Hondo adults…
Arroyo Hondo runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arroyo Hondo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Care in and near Arroyo Hondo
No hospital or community health center in Arroyo Hondo 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 Arroyo Hondo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Arroyo Hondo adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Arroyo Hondo does better than New Mexico.
1 in 4 Arroyo Hondo 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.
4.4% of Arroyo Hondo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Arroyo Hondo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conejo | — | — | — | — | |
| Seton Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Sunlit Hills | — | — | — | — |
Conejo, Seton Village and Sunlit Hills: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arroyo Hondo adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arroyo Hondo
Why doesn’t Arroyo Hondo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arroyo Hondo.
What hospital is closest to Arroyo Hondo?
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Arroyo Hondo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arroyo Hondo?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Santa Fe Suites Outreach Service Site in Santa Fe, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arroyo Hondo.
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.