Where Chili residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chili, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chili. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chili
Chili is short on primary care and mental health care
Chili’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Chili
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.9%), 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 Chili’s likely range.
Care in and near Chili
No hospital or community health center in Chili 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 Chili; ≈ 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 Chili adults…
Chili runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Chili adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Chili adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chili does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Chili 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.
16.4% of Chili adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Chili 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 Chili adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chili
Why doesn’t Chili have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chili.
What hospital is closest to Chili?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Chili’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chili?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rio Arriba Health Commons in Espanola, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chili.
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.