Photo: MARELBU · CC BY 3.0Where Rio Lucio residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rio Lucio, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rio Lucio. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rio Lucio
Many Rio Lucio adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 4 working-age adults has no health insurance (22.5%, vs 15.6% across New Mexico). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 28.2%, is about level with the state’s 24%. Checkups ↓
Diabetes runs high in Rio Lucio
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.3%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Depression and COPD are less common in Rio Lucio
Rio Lucio runs below New Mexico on four chronic conditions, most of all depression (18.1% vs 23.2%), COPD (5.4% vs 6.6%) and cancer (6.2% vs 7.4%). 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 Rio Lucio’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rio Lucio adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Rio Lucio adults…
Rio Lucio 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 Lucio
No hospital or community health center in Rio Lucio 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 Lucio; ≈ 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 Rio Lucio adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rio Lucio does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Rio Lucio 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.
16.5% of Rio Lucio adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Rio Lucio and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picuris Pueblo | — | — | — | — |
Picuris Pueblo: 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 Rio Lucio adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rio Lucio
Why doesn’t Rio Lucio 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 Lucio.
What hospital is closest to Rio Lucio?
Holy Cross Hospital A Div of Taos Health Systems in Taos, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Rio Lucio’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 Rio Lucio?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Penasco Medical and Dental Clinics in Penasco, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rio Lucio.
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.