Where Indian Hills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Indian Hills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Indian Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Indian Hills
Indian Hills is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Indian Hills’ 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 28 miles from Indian Hills
The closest emergency room is Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 27.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, FCCH/Edgewood Center is closer (8.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD runs high in Indian Hills
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
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 Indian Hills’ likely range.
Care in and near Indian Hills
No hospital or community health center in Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Indian Hills adults…
Indian Hills runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Indian Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Indian Hills adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Indian Hills 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.
17.7% of Indian Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Indian Hills and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Indian Hills adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Indian Hills
Why doesn’t Indian Hills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Indian Hills.
What hospital is closest to Indian Hills?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 27.5 miles in a straight line from Indian Hills’ 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 Indian Hills?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FCCH/Edgewood Center in Edgewood, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Indian Hills.
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.