Where La Cueva residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Cueva, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Cueva. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Cueva
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in La Cueva
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.8%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40.2%, vs 34.3% across New Mexico. In all, La Cueva runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in La Cueva, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
La Cueva keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.6% vs 69%) and dentist visits (69.2% vs 61.4%). 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 La Cueva’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Cueva adults…
La Cueva runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Cueva adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near La Cueva
No hospital or community health center in La Cueva 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 Cueva; ≈ 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.
2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How La Cueva adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, La Cueva does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 La Cueva 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.
7.9% of La Cueva adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
La Cueva 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 Cueva adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Cueva
Why doesn’t La Cueva 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 Cueva.
What hospital is closest to La Cueva?
Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, 18.3 miles in a straight line from La Cueva’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 La Cueva.
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.