Photo: James M. Slack, Photographer, February 27, 1934 Original uploader was Tillman at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by KudzuVine at en.wikipedia. · Public domainWhere Laguna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laguna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laguna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laguna
Smoking is more common in Laguna
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27.4%), about twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Laguna
49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 30.5% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Laguna’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Laguna
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.5%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Laguna runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Laguna’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laguna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Laguna adults…
Laguna runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Laguna
No hospital or community health center in Laguna 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 Laguna; ≈ 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 Laguna adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Laguna runs above New Mexico.
4 in 10 Laguna 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.
32.8% of Laguna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Laguna and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraje | D− | 41% | 20.5% | 25.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Laguna adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laguna
Why doesn’t Laguna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laguna.
What hospital is closest to Laguna?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Laguna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laguna.
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.