Where La Jara residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Jara, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Jara. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Jara
Diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure run high in La Jara
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.8%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. High blood pressure is also above the state: 42.7%, vs 34.3% across New Mexico. In all, La Jara runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from La Jara
The closest emergency room is Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, 38 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (5.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More La Jara adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in La Jara, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Jara’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Jara adults…
La Jara runs above NM on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Jara
No hospital or community health center in La Jara 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 Jara; ≈ 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.
8.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of La Jara adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How La Jara adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 La Jara 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.
19.3% of La Jara adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
La Jara 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 Jara adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Jara
Why doesn’t La Jara 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 Jara.
Where can I get low-cost care near La Jara?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Counselor Clinic in Counselor, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Jara.
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.