Photo: David · CC BY 2.0Within New Mexico, Ranchos de Taos is healthier than 72% of graded towns
Ranchos de Taos differs from New Mexico on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ranchos de Taos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ranchos de Taos
Ranchos de Taos looks healthier next to New Mexico than next to the country
It’s healthier than 72% of the 73 New Mexico towns we grade, but 50% of towns nationwide. Much of New Mexico scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes runs high in Ranchos de Taos
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.5%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
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 Ranchos de Taos’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Ranchos de Taos’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ranchos de Taos is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #21 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 12%).
Out of every 100 Ranchos de Taos adults…
Ranchos de Taos runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ranchos de Taos
No hospital or community health center in Ranchos de Taos 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 Ranchos de Taos; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ranchos de Taos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Ranchos de Taos adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ranchos de Taos does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Ranchos de Taos 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.
15.9% of Ranchos de Taos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Ranchos de Taos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchos de Taos | B− | 29.5% | 15.5% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Talpa | — | — | — | — | |
| Taos | B− | 28.5% | 15.3% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Talpa: 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 Ranchos de Taos adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ranchos de Taos
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ranchos de Taos is better than New Mexico on 3 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Ranchos de Taos’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ranchos de Taos | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%21.8–28 | 24% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.8 | 15.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.5%22.9–36.8 | 34.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.1–40.5 | 34.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%31.8–40.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25–31.6 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.6–13.1 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.9–13.5 | 13.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%22.6–31.6 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.5–15.7 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%24.6–36.1 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.6%13.9–19.6 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.3%66–74.3 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%57.8–65.3 | 61.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.9–87.6 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73–79.5 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.1%52.5–63.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.5%63–78.5 | 70.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%17.7–24.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%26.9–36.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.2–26.3 | 24.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%17.2–23.6 | 20.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13–17.7 | 16.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 11.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 11% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%13.4–18.7 | 16.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.7–38.5 | 34% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.9–19.4 | 15.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10.1 | 8.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 7.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 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 Ranchos de Taos
Is Ranchos de Taos a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ranchos de Taos is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #21 of 73 in New Mexico. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ranchos de Taos?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.9% and 36.8%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ranchos de Taos?
Holy Cross Hospital A Div of Taos Health Systems in Taos, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Ranchos de Taos’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ranchos de Taos have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.9–19.6%), 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 Ranchos de Taos more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ranchos de Taos.
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.