Where Carnuel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carnuel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carnuel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carnuel
Carnuel keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (72.9% vs 69%) and dentist visits (69.2% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Carnuel
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 2 in 5 adults have high cholesterol (40.4%), vs 35.1% across New Mexico. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Carnuel adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.5% vs 34.1%), frequent mental distress (12.1% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (19.9% 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 Carnuel’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carnuel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Carnuel adults…
Carnuel runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Carnuel is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Carnuel as about how healthy they are.
How Carnuel adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Carnuel does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Carnuel 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 Carnuel
No hospital or community health center in Carnuel 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 Carnuel; ≈ 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.
10 miles of trails across 5 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.
7.9% of Carnuel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Carnuel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | B | 32.9% | 11.3% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carnuel adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carnuel
Why doesn’t Carnuel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carnuel.
What hospital is closest to Carnuel?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Carnuel’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 Carnuel?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is First Nations Community Healthsource Inc Central Avenue Health Center in Albuquerque, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carnuel.
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.