Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0Where Folsom residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Folsom, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 88419. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Folsom
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Folsom
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Folsom runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Folsom is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Folsom’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 ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Folsom
The closest emergency room is Miners' Colfax Medical Center in Raton, 29.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Folsom’s likely range; Folsom’s figures come from ZIP code 88419, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Folsom adults…
Folsom runs above NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Folsom
No hospital or community health center in Folsom 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 Folsom; ≈ 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).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Folsom adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Folsom adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Folsom 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.
17.9% of Folsom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Folsom 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 Folsom adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Folsom
Why doesn’t Folsom have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Folsom.
What hospital is closest to Folsom?
Miners' Colfax Medical Center in Raton, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Folsom’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Folsom.
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.