Where Pueblito residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pueblito, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pueblito. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pueblito
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Pueblito
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Pueblito runs above New Mexico on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pueblito
51.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
In Pueblito, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 15.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (New Mexico 15.6%), yet 34.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Pueblito’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pueblito adults…
Pueblito runs above NM on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pueblito adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Pueblito
No hospital or community health center in Pueblito 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 Pueblito; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pueblito adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Pueblito 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.
23.7% of Pueblito adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Pueblito 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamita | — | — | — | — |
Chamita: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pueblito adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pueblito
Why doesn’t Pueblito have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pueblito.
What hospital is closest to Pueblito?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Pueblito’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 Pueblito?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Espanola Family Wellness Center in Espanola, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pueblito.
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.