Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Where Chupadero residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chupadero, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chupadero. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chupadero
Chupadero keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.6% vs 69%) and dentist visits (70.5% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Chupadero
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. Age is part of it: 61% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Chupadero is an active town
Only 18.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% 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 Chupadero’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chupadero adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Chupadero adults…
Chupadero runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Chupadero is an older town: 61% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chupadero as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Care in and near Chupadero
No hospital or community health center in Chupadero 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 Chupadero; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Chupadero adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Chupadero does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Chupadero 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.
8.5% of Chupadero adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Chupadero and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encantado | — | — | — | — | |
| Rio en Medio | — | — | — | — |
Encantado and Rio en Medio: 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 Chupadero adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chupadero
Why doesn’t Chupadero have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chupadero.
What hospital is closest to Chupadero?
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Chupadero’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chupadero?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southwest Care Center - Women's Health & Pediatrics in Santa Fe, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chupadero.
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.