San Jose de Gracia Church · Photo: The original uploader was Bobak at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Ojo Sarco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ojo Sarco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ojo Sarco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ojo Sarco
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Ojo Sarco
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.4%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Ojo Sarco runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ojo Sarco
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
More Ojo Sarco adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.6%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Ojo Sarco’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ojo Sarco adults…
Ojo Sarco runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ojo Sarco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Ojo Sarco
No hospital or community health center in Ojo Sarco 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 Ojo Sarco; ≈ 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 Ojo Sarco adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Ojo Sarco 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.
23.2% of Ojo Sarco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Ojo Sarco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Ojo Sarco adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ojo Sarco
Why doesn’t Ojo Sarco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ojo Sarco.
What hospital is closest to Ojo Sarco?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Ojo Sarco’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 Ojo Sarco?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Truchas Clinic in Truchas, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ojo Sarco.
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.