Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0Where Costilla residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Costilla, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Costilla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Costilla
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Costilla
The closest emergency room is San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, 39.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Valley-Wide Health Systems is closer (16.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Costilla adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13% vs 16.1%) and depression (19.1% vs 23.2%) both run below New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
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 Costilla’s likely range.
Care in and near Costilla
No hospital or community health center in Costilla 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 Costilla; ≈ 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 Costilla adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Costilla does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Costilla 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 Costilla adults…
Costilla runs below NM on 3 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Costilla 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.
13.4% of Costilla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Costilla 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 Costilla adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Costilla
Why doesn’t Costilla have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Costilla.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Costilla.
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.