Where Cordova residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cordova, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cordova. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cordova
More Cordova adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.5%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Cordova
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.6%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Cordova runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and diabetes, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cordova
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.4%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (22.7% vs 16.5%) are higher too. 27.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Cordova’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Cordova adults…
Cordova runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Cordova is an older town: 36% 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 Cordova as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.3% of Cordova adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Cordova
No hospital or community health center in Cordova 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 Cordova; ≈ 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 Cordova adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Cordova adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cordova does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Cordova 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.
Cordova and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truchas | — | — | — | — |
Truchas: 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 Cordova adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cordova
Why doesn’t Cordova have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cordova.
What hospital is closest to Cordova?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Cordova’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 Cordova?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Truchas Clinic in Truchas, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cordova.
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.