Where Cuba residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cuba, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cuba. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cuba
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Cuba
The closest emergency room is Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, 37.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (0.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Cuba
51.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Cuba
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.6%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Cuba runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cuba, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 77.2% 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 Cuba’s likely range.
Care in and near Cuba
1 community health center in Cuba, 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 Cuba; ≈ 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 Cuba adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Cuba adults…
Cuba runs above NM on 5 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.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Cuba adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Cuba 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.
20.8% of Cuba adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Cuba 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 Cuba adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cuba
Why doesn’t Cuba have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cuba.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cuba?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Cuba Health Center in Cuba, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cuba.
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.