Where Placitas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Placitas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Placitas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Placitas
More Placitas adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.9%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Placitas
43.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 20.9% across New Mexico (about twice the New Mexico rate). Housing insecurity (30.8% vs 16.5%) and no reliable transportation (19.6% vs 11%) are higher too. 36.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Placitas
The closest emergency room is Three Crosses Regional Hospital in Las Cruces, 32.3 miles away in a straight line. And 19.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11% across New Mexico. For everyday care, Ben Archer Health Center is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Placitas adults live with a disability
46.2% of adults live with a disability, vs 34% across New Mexico. The biggest difference is vision loss: 14.1% vs 7.2%. Disability ↓
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 Placitas’ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.7% of Placitas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Placitas
No hospital or community health center in Placitas 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 Placitas; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Placitas adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Placitas adults…
Placitas runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Placitas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Placitas adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Placitas runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Placitas 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.
Placitas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch | D | 41.1% | 17.9% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Placitas
Why doesn’t Placitas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Placitas.
Where can I get low-cost care near Placitas?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ben Archer Health Center - Hatch in Hatch, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Placitas.
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.