Photo: Jeffrey.b.stark · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lamy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lamy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lamy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lamy
Cancer runs high in Lamy
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Lamy is older than New Mexico, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Lamy runs below New Mexico on obesity (21.8% vs 34.1%) and diabetes (11% vs 13.2%). That’s despite an older population: 41% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%). Conditions ↓
Lamy keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.9% vs 69%) and dentist visits (76.9% 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 Lamy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lamy adults…
Lamy runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Lamy is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lamy as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lamy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Lamy
No hospital or community health center in Lamy 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 Lamy; ≈ 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lamy adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lamy does better than New Mexico.
1 in 4 Lamy 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.
4.4% of Lamy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Lamy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Lamy adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lamy
Why doesn’t Lamy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lamy.
What hospital is closest to Lamy?
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Lamy’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 Lamy.
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.