Where Lyden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyden
Lyden is short on primary care and mental health care
Lyden’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Lyden
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.9%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Lyden has no health insurance
20.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.6% across New Mexico. Checkups ↓
Lyden adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.9% vs 16.1%) and depression (18.8% vs 23.2%) both run below New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
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 Lyden’s likely range.
Care in and near Lyden
No hospital or community health center in Lyden 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 Lyden; ≈ 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 Lyden adults…
Lyden runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lyden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Lyden adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lyden does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Lyden 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Lyden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Lyden 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 Lyden adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyden
Why doesn’t Lyden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyden.
What hospital is closest to Lyden?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Lyden’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 Lyden?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Embudo Medical Clinic in Dixon, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyden.
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.