Photo: Davishan99 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Red River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red River
Cancer and arthritis run high in Red River
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Red River
The closest emergency room is Holy Cross Hospital A Div of Taos Health Systems in Taos, 22.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, PMS - Questa Health Center is closer (9.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Red River is insured
Only 7.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.6% across New Mexico. Checkups ↓
Fewer Red River adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Mexico. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Red River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Red River adults…
Red River runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Red River is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Red River as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Red River
No hospital or community health center in Red River 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 Red River; ≈ 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 Red River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Red River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Red River adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Red River 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.
Red River 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 Red River adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Red River
Why doesn’t Red River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Red River.
What hospital is closest to Red River?
Holy Cross Hospital A Div of Taos Health Systems in Taos, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Red River’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 Red River?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Questa Health Center in Questa, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red River.
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.