Where Rio Chiquito residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rio Chiquito, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rio Chiquito. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rio Chiquito
Making ends meet is harder in Rio Chiquito
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.4%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (22% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (14% vs 11.2%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
More Rio Chiquito adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.6%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Rio Chiquito has no health insurance
21.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.6% across New Mexico. 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 Rio Chiquito’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.2% of Rio Chiquito 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rio Chiquito adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Rio Chiquito adults…
Rio Chiquito runs below NM on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rio Chiquito
No hospital or community health center in Rio Chiquito 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 Rio Chiquito; ≈ 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).
How Rio Chiquito adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Rio Chiquito 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.
Rio Chiquito and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimayo | C− | 40.1% | 19.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rio Chiquito adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rio Chiquito
Why doesn’t Rio Chiquito have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rio Chiquito.
What hospital is closest to Rio Chiquito?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Rio Chiquito’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 Rio Chiquito?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Truchas Clinic in Truchas, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rio Chiquito.
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.