Where Escondida residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Escondida, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 87801. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Escondida
Escondida is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Escondida’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Escondida
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Escondida’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Escondida’s likely range; Escondida’s figures come from ZIP code 87801, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Escondida
No hospital or community health center in Escondida 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 Escondida; ≈ 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 Escondida adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Escondida adults…
Escondida runs below NM on 1 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Escondida adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Escondida 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.
18.3% of Escondida adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Escondida 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 Escondida adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Escondida
Why doesn’t Escondida have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Escondida.
What hospital is closest to Escondida?
Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Escondida’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 Escondida?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS-Socorro Comm Health Center in Socorro, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Escondida.
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.