Photo: Davidhc9 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Picuris Pueblo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Picuris Pueblo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Picuris Pueblo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Picuris Pueblo
Smoking is more common in Picuris Pueblo
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.4%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Asthma, stroke and COPD run high in Picuris Pueblo
1 in 7 adults have asthma (14.5%), vs 9.9% across New Mexico. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, Picuris Pueblo runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Picuris Pueblo
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.4%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Utility shut-off threats (17.5% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (16.9% vs 11%) are higher too. 25.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Picuris Pueblo’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Picuris Pueblo adults…
Picuris Pueblo runs above NM on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.7% of Picuris Pueblo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Picuris Pueblo
No hospital or community health center in Picuris Pueblo 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 Picuris Pueblo; ≈ 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 Picuris Pueblo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Picuris Pueblo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Picuris Pueblo runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Picuris Pueblo 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.
Picuris Pueblo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Picuris Pueblo adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Picuris Pueblo
Why doesn’t Picuris Pueblo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Picuris Pueblo.
What hospital is closest to Picuris Pueblo?
Holy Cross Hospital A Div of Taos Health Systems in Taos, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Picuris Pueblo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Picuris Pueblo?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Penasco Medical and Dental Clinics in Penasco, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Picuris Pueblo.
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.