Where Manuelito residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manuelito, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manuelito. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manuelito
Smoking is more common in Manuelito
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.6%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Manuelito
3 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (30.6%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Food insecurity (50.9% vs 20.9%) and no reliable transportation (28.5% vs 11%) are higher too. 49.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Manuelito
43.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 34% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). 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 Manuelito’s likely range.
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.
49.8% of Manuelito adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manuelito adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Manuelito adults…
Manuelito runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Manuelito
No hospital or community health center in Manuelito 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 Manuelito; ≈ 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 Manuelito adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Manuelito runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Manuelito 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.
Manuelito 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 Manuelito adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Manuelito
Why doesn’t Manuelito have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manuelito.
What hospital is closest to Manuelito?
Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Manuelito’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manuelito.
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.