Where Monterey Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monterey Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monterey Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monterey Park
Making ends meet is harder in Monterey Park
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.8%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (26% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Monterey Park
The closest emergency room is Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 22.9 miles away in a straight line. And 15.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11% across New Mexico. For everyday care, First Choice Community Healthcare is closer (6.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Monterey Park is behind on routine checkups
It trails New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (63.4% vs 69%), dentist visits (52.3% vs 61.4%), cholesterol checks (77.7% vs 83.4%) and colon screening (51.2% vs 57.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Monterey Park
Monterey Park runs below New Mexico on six chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.4% vs 7.4%), COPD (4.1% vs 6.6%) and arthritis (17.3% vs 25.6%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%). 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 Monterey Park’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Monterey Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Monterey Park
No hospital or community health center in Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Monterey Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Monterey Park adults…
Monterey Park runs below NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
How Monterey Park adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
2 in 5 Monterey Park 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.
Monterey Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Maravillas | B | 32.4% | 11.6% | 12% | CDC place |
| El Cerro Mission | D− | 41% | 17.4% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monterey Park adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Monterey Park
Why doesn’t Monterey Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Monterey Park.
What hospital is closest to Monterey Park?
Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Monterey Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Monterey Park?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FCCH/Los Lunas Center in Los Lunas, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monterey Park.
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.