Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cedro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cedro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedro
Cancer and arthritis run high in Cedro
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.5%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. In all, Cedro runs above New Mexico on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Cedro adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Mexico. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Cedro is insured
Only 8.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.6% across New Mexico. Checkups ↓
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 Cedro’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cedro adults…
Cedro runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Cedro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Cedro
No hospital or community health center in Cedro 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 Cedro; ≈ 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.
19 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Cedro adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cedro runs above New Mexico.
1 in 3 Cedro 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.
Cedro and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Pine | B− | 33.6% | 13.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cedro adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedro
Why doesn’t Cedro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cedro.
What hospital is closest to Cedro?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Cedro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedro.
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.