Photo: AllenS · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, North Valley is healthier than 72%
North Valley differs from New Mexico on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Valley
North Valley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Valley is healthier than 49%. Against the 9,294 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
North Valley looks healthier next to New Mexico than next to the country
It’s healthier than 69% of the 73 New Mexico towns we grade, but 49% of towns nationwide. Much of New Mexico scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
North Valley has a community health center but no hospital
FCCH/Alameda Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 3.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 North Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind North Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Valley is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #23 of 73 in New Mexico. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 86% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 18%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). North Valley’s median household income is $61,498; among the 9,294 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few New Mexico towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state North Valley is healthier than 69% of graded towns, against 49% nationally.
Care in and near North Valley
1 community health center in North Valley, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 North Valley; ≈ 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 North Valley adults…
North Valley runs above NM on 5 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.
4.7 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How North Valley adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 North Valley 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.
14.1% of North Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
North Valley and the towns around it
North Valley’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley | B− | 34.1% | 14.4% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Albuquerque | B | 32.9% | 11.3% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | B+ | 31.3% | 12.5% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Valley adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Valley is better than New Mexico on 4 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside North Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Valley | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%21.7–27.2 | 24% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.7 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%29.3–38.9 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.8–41.8 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%36–43.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29%26.1–31.9 | 25.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10–14.7 | 14.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 13.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%22.2–29.6 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%10.1–14.3 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.4%25.7–33.2 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.8%12.6–17.3 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.7%67–74 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%61–67.2 | 61.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.2–88.6 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.1–78.5 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%58–66.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%67.7–79.1 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20–26.1 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28.5–36.3 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.8–26.1 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%15.8–21 | 20.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.6%12.6–16.9 | 16.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 11% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11.8–16.5 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.7–37 | 34% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.5–18.7 | 15.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12–15.4 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10 | 8.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 7.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 4.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Mexico figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in North Valley
Is North Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Valley is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #23 of 73 in New Mexico. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Valley?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 38.9%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Valley?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 3.4 miles in a straight line from North Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–17.3%), against 15.6% across New Mexico.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in North Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Valley.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.