Photo: Cathy from USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Within New Mexico, Peralta is healthier than 79% of graded towns
Peralta beats New Mexico on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peralta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peralta
Fewer Peralta adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Mexico. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Peralta is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Los Lunas (B−). Around town ↓
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 Peralta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Peralta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peralta is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #16 of 73 in New Mexico. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 88% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Peralta’s median household income is $73,131; among the 10,745 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Peralta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Peralta and the towns around it
Peralta has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peralta | B | 32.5% | 13.3% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Bosque Farms | C+ | 34.9% | 15.4% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Valencia | C | 36.2% | 15.6% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Los Lunas | B− | 34.5% | 13.2% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Peralta adults…
On every condition, Peralta is about the same as New Mexico. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Peralta
No hospital or community health center in Peralta 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 Peralta; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Peralta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Peralta adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Peralta 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peralta adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Peralta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Peralta is better than New Mexico on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Peralta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Peralta | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%17.9–24.6 | 24% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.6–16.7 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.3–16.1 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%25.5–40.1 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.3–15.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.1–38.8 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.3–41.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%22.8–29.8 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 7.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.5–15.8 | 14.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%8.7–12.9 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.6–28.5 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%10.9–16.4 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%28.1–39.7 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%10.3–16.4 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.4%67.2–75.5 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%57.5–64.9 | 61.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.2–89.1 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%72.5–79.5 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%54.1–64.9 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.1%61.1–76.9 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%17.5–24.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.1–39.1 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%19.9–28.9 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%12–18.7 | 20.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%10.6–15.7 | 16.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.6–9.6 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.7–9.4 | 11% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%7.9–12.8 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%27.2–36.5 | 34% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.2–17 | 15.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.3–15.2 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 8.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5–6.6 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 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 Peralta
Is Peralta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peralta is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #16 of 73 in New Mexico. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Peralta?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 40.1%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Peralta?
Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Peralta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Peralta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–16.4%), 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 Peralta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peralta.
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.