Where Chical residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chical, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chical. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chical
More Chical adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31.2%), vs 24.5% across New Mexico. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.8%, vs 16.1% across New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
Asthma, stroke and diabetes run high in Chical
1 in 7 adults have asthma (14.1%), vs 9.9% across New Mexico. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.2%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Chical runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Chical
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Chical’s likely range.
How Chical adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chical runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Chical 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.
Out of every 100 Chical adults…
Chical runs above NM on 5 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Chical
No hospital or community health center in Chical 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 Chical; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chical adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Chical adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Chical and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Chical adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chical
Why doesn’t Chical have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chical.
What hospital is closest to Chical?
Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Chical’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chical?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FCCH/Los Lunas Center in Los Lunas, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chical.
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.