Where La Tierra residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Tierra, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Tierra. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Tierra
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in La Tierra
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, La Tierra runs above New Mexico on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 62% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
La Tierra keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.7% vs 69%) and dentist visits (76.2% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
La Tierra is an active town
Only 14.8% 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 Tierra’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Tierra adults…
La Tierra runs below NM on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
La Tierra is an older town: 62% 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 Tierra as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Tierra adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Care in and near La Tierra
No hospital or community health center in La Tierra 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 Tierra; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How La Tierra adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, La Tierra does better than New Mexico.
1 in 4 La Tierra 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.
3.8% of La Tierra adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
La Tierra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tano Road | A | 21.3% | 12.2% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Las Campanas | B+ | 23.6% | 14.6% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Tierra adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Tierra
Why doesn’t La Tierra 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 Tierra.
What hospital is closest to La Tierra?
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center in Santa Fe, 9.2 miles in a straight line from La Tierra’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near La Tierra?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is La Familia Medical Center in Santa Fe, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Tierra.
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.