Where San Antonio residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Antonio, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Antonio. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Antonio
Dental care lags in San Antonio
48.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). San Antonio’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
San Antonio is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
San Antonio’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, diabetes and COPD run high in San Antonio
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.2%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. COPD is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.6% across New Mexico. In all, San Antonio runs above New Mexico on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in San Antonio, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 77.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 San Antonio’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Antonio adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near San Antonio
No hospital or community health center in San Antonio 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 San Antonio; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 San Antonio adults…
San Antonio runs above NM on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How San Antonio adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 San Antonio 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.
21.1% of San Antonio adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
San Antonio 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 San Antonio adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Antonio
Why doesn’t San Antonio have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for San Antonio.
What hospital is closest to San Antonio?
Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, 9.0 miles in a straight line from San Antonio’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 San Antonio?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS-Socorro Comm Health Center in Socorro, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Antonio.
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.