Where La Joya residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Joya, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Joya. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Joya
Dental care lags in La Joya
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 24.4% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). La Joya’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in La Joya
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, La Joya runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More La Joya adults get no exercise
36.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% 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 Joya’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Joya adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 La Joya adults…
La Joya runs above NM on 8 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near La Joya
No hospital or community health center in La Joya 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 Joya; ≈ 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).
How La Joya adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 La Joya 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.
24.6% of La Joya adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
La Joya 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 Joya adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Joya
Why doesn’t La Joya 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 Joya.
What hospital is closest to La Joya?
Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, 21.2 miles in a straight line from La Joya’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near La Joya?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Veguita Family Health Center in Veguita, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Joya.
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.