Where La Madera residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Madera, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Madera. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Madera
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in La Madera
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 35.9% of adults have arthritis, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. High blood pressure is also above the state: 44.1%, vs 34.3% across New Mexico. In all, La Madera runs above New Mexico on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in La Madera, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
La Madera keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.4% vs 69%) and dentist visits (70.6% 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 Madera’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Madera adults…
La Madera runs above NM on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
La Madera is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in La Madera as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Madera adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near La Madera
No hospital or community health center in La Madera 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 Madera; ≈ 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.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How La Madera adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, La Madera does better than New Mexico.
1 in 4 La Madera 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.
6.1% of La Madera adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
La Madera and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | B+ | 26.7% | 11.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Madera adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Madera
Why doesn’t La Madera 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 Madera.
What hospital is closest to La Madera?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 16.2 miles in a straight line from La Madera’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Madera.
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.