Where Coyote residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coyote, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coyote. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coyote
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Coyote
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.8%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Coyote runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Coyote adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Coyote
The closest emergency room is Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, 24.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Centro Family Health is closer (1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Coyote, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Coyote’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Coyote adults…
Coyote runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Coyote
1 community health center in Coyote, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Coyote; ≈ 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 Coyote adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Coyote adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Coyote does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Coyote 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.
19.8% of Coyote adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Coyote 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 Coyote adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coyote
Why doesn’t Coyote have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coyote.
What hospital is closest to Coyote?
Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, 24.5 miles in a straight line from Coyote’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 Coyote?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coyote Clinic in Coyote, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coyote.
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.