Isleta Pueblo · Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Isleta is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Isleta differs from New Mexico on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Isleta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Isleta
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Isleta
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Isleta runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Isleta
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.2%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Isleta
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. No reliable transportation (15.9% vs 11%) and utility shut-off threats (15.2% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Isleta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Isleta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Isleta is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 38% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Out of every 100 Isleta adults…
Isleta runs above NM on 9 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.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.4% of Isleta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Isleta
No hospital or community health center in Isleta 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 Isleta; ≈ 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 Isleta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Isleta adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Isleta runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Isleta 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.
Isleta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isleta | D | 37.7% | 18.4% | 22.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Isleta adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Isleta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Isleta is better than New Mexico on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Isleta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Isleta | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.5%26.3–35.1 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%17.7–23.3 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.9–21.9 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%32.5–42.8 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.4%16–21 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.8%39.1–46.4 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34–41.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4%30–36.5 | 25.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.8–15.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9–11.7 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.7–11.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.2–6.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%16–23.1 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.2%18.5–26.3 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%22.9–32.4 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%10–14.3 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%32.5–40.9 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%8.4–13.5 | 15.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.8%67.3–74.2 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56%52.6–59.4 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.2–86.7 | 83.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.4–77.7 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.2%53.8–62.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.4%57.2–71.2 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.6–29.6 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%32.6–41.1 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.7%25.8–33.8 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28%23.5–33.1 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.4%17.4–23.8 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.2%13–17.7 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.9%13.6–18.5 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.4%18.3–27.1 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.5%37.8–47.5 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.3%19.2–25.9 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.1–20.6 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%10.8–14.8 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.1–7.1 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Mexico figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Isleta
Is Isleta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Isleta is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Isleta?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 42.8%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Isleta?
Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Isleta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Isleta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–13.5%), against 15.6% across New Mexico.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Isleta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Isleta.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.