Where La Puebla residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Puebla, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Puebla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Puebla
Out of every 100 La Puebla adults…
La Puebla runs below NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
La Puebla is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in La Puebla as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near La Puebla
No hospital or community health center in La Puebla 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 Puebla; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
5.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of La Puebla adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How La Puebla adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, La Puebla does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 La Puebla 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.
12.8% of La Puebla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
La Puebla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuartelez | B+ | 27.2% | 13.1% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Chimayo | C− | 40.1% | 19.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Sombrillo | — | — | — | — | |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | B+ | 27.4% | 12.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Sombrillo: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Puebla adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Puebla
Why doesn’t La Puebla 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 Puebla.
What hospital is closest to La Puebla?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 4.8 miles in a straight line from La Puebla’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 Puebla?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Espanola Dental Clinic in Espanola, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Puebla.
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.