Photo: Public domain · Public domainWhere Chamisal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chamisal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chamisal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chamisal
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Chamisal
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.7%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Chamisal runs above New Mexico on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and diabetes, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Chamisal adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.2%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Chamisal, and more people treating it
41.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Chamisal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chamisal adults…
Chamisal runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Chamisal is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chamisal as about how healthy they are.
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 Chamisal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Chamisal
No hospital or community health center in Chamisal 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 Chamisal; ≈ 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).
How Chamisal adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chamisal does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Chamisal 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.
16.8% of Chamisal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Chamisal and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chamisal adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chamisal
Why doesn’t Chamisal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chamisal.
What hospital is closest to Chamisal?
Holy Cross Hospital A Div of Taos Health Systems in Taos, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Chamisal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chamisal?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Penasco Medical and Dental Clinics in Penasco, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chamisal.
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.