Where Paa-Ko residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paa-Ko, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Paa-Ko. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paa-Ko
Cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol run high in Paa-Ko
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.3%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. High cholesterol is also above the state: 43.6%, vs 35.1% across New Mexico. In all, Paa-Ko runs above New Mexico on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Paa-Ko keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77% vs 69%) and dentist visits (79.5% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
Paa-Ko is an active town
Only 15.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. The town has 18 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves. 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 Paa-Ko’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Paa-Ko adults…
Paa-Ko runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Paa-Ko is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Paa-Ko as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paa-Ko 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.
Care in and near Paa-Ko
No hospital or community health center in Paa-Ko 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 Paa-Ko; ≈ 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 Paa-Ko adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Paa-Ko does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Paa-Ko 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.
4.4% of Paa-Ko adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Paa-Ko 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | B+ | 26.7% | 11.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Paa-Ko adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Paa-Ko
Why doesn’t Paa-Ko have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Paa-Ko.
What hospital is closest to Paa-Ko?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Paa-Ko’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paa-Ko.
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.