Photo: Ufgallegos · CC BY-SA 4.0Where 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
The nearest ER is 26 miles from La Madera
The closest emergency room is Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 26.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Las Clinicas Del Norte, Incorporated is closer (8.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
La Madera is short on primary care and mental health care
La Madera’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD and depression are less common in La Madera
La Madera runs below New Mexico on COPD (5.3% vs 6.6%) and depression (18.9% vs 23.2%). Conditions ↓
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.
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).
Out of every 100 La Madera adults…
La Madera runs below NM on 4 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 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of La Madera adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How La Madera adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, La Madera does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 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.
13.1% 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.
Health next door
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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 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?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 26.3 miles in a straight line from La Madera’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 Madera?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Las Clinicas Del Norte in El Rito, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
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.