Where La Boca residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Boca, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 87419. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Boca
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in La Boca
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, La Boca runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in La Boca, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from La Boca
The closest emergency room is Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, 22.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in La Boca
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 La Boca’s likely range; La Boca’s figures come from ZIP code 87419, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 La Boca adults…
La Boca runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Boca adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near La Boca
No hospital or community health center in La Boca 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 La Boca; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How La Boca adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 La Boca 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.
16.8% of La Boca adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
La Boca 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 La Boca adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Boca
Why doesn’t La Boca have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Boca.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Boca.
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.