Where Las Tusas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Las Tusas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Las Tusas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Las Tusas
Dental care lags in Las Tusas
53.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Las Tusas’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Las Tusas is short on dental care and mental health care
Las Tusas’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Las Tusas
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. Age is part of it: 50% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Las Tusas adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Mexico. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Las Tusas’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Las Tusas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Las Tusas
No hospital or community health center in Las Tusas 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 Las Tusas; ≈ 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 Las Tusas adults…
Las Tusas runs above NM on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Las Tusas is an older town: 50% 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 Las Tusas as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Las Tusas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
6.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Las Tusas adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Las Tusas 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.
Las Tusas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater | — | — | — | — |
Bluewater: 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 Las Tusas adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Las Tusas
Why doesn’t Las Tusas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Las Tusas.
What hospital is closest to Las Tusas?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Las Tusas’ 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 Las Tusas?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Western NM Med GRP - Thoreau in Thoreau, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Las Tusas.
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.