Where Encantado residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Encantado, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Encantado. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Encantado
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Encantado
1 in 5 adults have had cancer (18.5%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.5%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Arthritis is also above the state: 40.2%, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. In all, Encantado runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Encantado, and more people treating it
46.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 85.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Encantado keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 69%) and dentist visits (75.5% vs 61.4%). 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 Encantado’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Encantado adults…
Encantado runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Encantado adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Encantado
No hospital or community health center in Encantado 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 Encantado; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
How Encantado adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Encantado does better than New Mexico.
1 in 4 Encantado 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.
5.4% of Encantado adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Encantado and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chupadero | — | — | — | — |
Chupadero: 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 Encantado adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Encantado
Why doesn’t Encantado have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Encantado.
What hospital is closest to Encantado?
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Encantado’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 Encantado?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southwest Care Center - Women's Health & Pediatrics in Santa Fe, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Encantado.
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.