Kromer House · Photo: Roland Penttila · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Pueblo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pueblo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pueblo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pueblo
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in Pueblo
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.6%, vs 13.2% across New Mexico. In all, Pueblo runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pueblo adults get no exercise
37.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Pueblo
The closest emergency room is Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 31.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Centro Family Health is closer (2.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Pueblo, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Pueblo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pueblo adults…
Pueblo runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Care in and near Pueblo
No hospital or community health center in 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 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 Pueblo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Pueblo adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.9% of Pueblo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Pueblo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pueblo adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pueblo
Why doesn’t 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 Pueblo.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pueblo?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is San Miguel Clinic in Ribera, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in 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.