Where Casa Colorada residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Casa Colorada, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Casa Colorada. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Casa Colorada
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Casa Colorada
The closest emergency room is Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, 36.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (7.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Casa Colorada
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.3%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 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 Casa Colorada’s likely range.
Care in and near Casa Colorada
No hospital or community health center in Casa Colorada 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 Casa Colorada; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Casa Colorada adults…
Casa Colorada runs above NM on 1 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Casa Colorada adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Casa Colorada adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Casa Colorada 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.
17.6% of Casa Colorada adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Casa Colorada and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrone | — | — | — | — |
Madrone: 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 Casa Colorada adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Casa Colorada
Why doesn’t Casa Colorada have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Casa Colorada.
Where can I get low-cost care near Casa Colorada?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Veguita Family Health Center in Veguita, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Casa Colorada.
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.