Photo: Gmacdiarmid · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Sacramento residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sacramento, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 88347. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sacramento
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sacramento
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Sacramento runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sacramento
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Sacramento
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Sacramento’s likely range; Sacramento’s figures come from ZIP code 88347, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sacramento adults…
Sacramento runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sacramento adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Care in and near Sacramento
No hospital or community health center in Sacramento 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 Sacramento; ≈ 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 Sacramento adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Sacramento 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.
21.5% of Sacramento adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Sacramento and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weed | — | — | — | — |
Weed: 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 Sacramento adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sacramento
Why doesn’t Sacramento have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sacramento.
What hospital is closest to Sacramento?
Christus Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, 23.5 miles in a straight line from Sacramento’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sacramento.
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.