Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge · Photo: Arlo James Barnes · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cañoncito is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Cañoncito differs from New Mexico on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cañoncito. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cañoncito
Cañoncito keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (73.7% vs 69%) and dentist visits (70.9% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Cañoncito
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Cañoncito adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.3% vs 34.1%), frequent mental distress (12.7% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (20.2% vs 24.5%) all run below New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
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 Cañoncito’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Cañoncito’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cañoncito is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Cañoncito’s median household income is $78,220; among the 10,820 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cañoncito adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Cañoncito adults…
Cañoncito runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Cañoncito adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cañoncito does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Cañoncito 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.
Care in and near Cañoncito
No hospital or community health center in Cañoncito 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 Cañoncito; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Cañoncito adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Cañoncito and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cañoncito | B+ | 26.3% | 13.1% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Cañada de los Alamos | — | — | — | — |
Cañada de los Alamos: 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 Cañoncito adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cañoncito
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cañoncito is better than New Mexico on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Cañoncito’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cañoncito | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.3–22.2 | 24% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.3–16.2 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11–14.6 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.3%21.5–31.5 | 34.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.2–15.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%30.6–38.4 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.5–41.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.4–32.1 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 7.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–9.7 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8–12.4 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20%16.4–23.9 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.6–14.1 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.5%25.6–33.6 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8–12.9 | 15.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%69.9–77.2 | 69% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68.1–73.6 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%87.9–91.2 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%73.7–80.9 | 73.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%63.1–71.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%68.9–80.4 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.4–25.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%25.1–33.5 | 34.1% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.1–23.5 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%9.9–15 | 20.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.2–11.9 | 16.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.9–8.4 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.6–7.8 | 11% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%7.5–12.1 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%23.3–31.2 | 34% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%11.9–16.4 | 15.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.4–12.9 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 8.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.9–8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.6 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Cañoncito
Is Cañoncito a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cañoncito is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cañoncito?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.5% and 31.5%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cañoncito?
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Cañoncito’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cañoncito have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.9%), 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 Cañoncito more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cañoncito.
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.