Embudo Historic District · Photo: Carptrash, Einar Einarsson Kvaran · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Canova residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Canova, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canova. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canova
Canova is short on primary care and mental health care
Canova’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 ↓
COPD and cancer are less common in Canova
Canova runs below New Mexico on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 6.6%), cancer (5.3% vs 7.4%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.8%). A young population is part of it: only 0% 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 Canova’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Canova adults…
Canova runs below NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Canova
No hospital or community health center in Canova 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 Canova; ≈ 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).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canova adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Canova adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Canova 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.
14% of Canova adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Canova and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velarde | — | — | — | — |
Velarde: 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 Canova adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Canova
Why doesn’t Canova have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Canova.
What hospital is closest to Canova?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Canova’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 Canova?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Embudo Medical Clinic in Dixon, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canova.
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.