Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Where San Antonito residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Antonito, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Antonito. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Antonito
San Antonito is older than New Mexico, yet healthier on chronic conditions
San Antonito runs below New Mexico on diabetes (10.1% vs 13.2%), stroke (3.1% vs 3.8%) and COPD (5.5% vs 6.6%). That’s despite an older population: 41% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%). Conditions ↓
San Antonito is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
San Antonito keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.8% vs 61.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 83.4%). 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 Antonito’s likely range.
Out of every 100 San Antonito adults…
San Antonito runs below NM on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
San Antonito is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in San Antonito as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of San Antonito adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near San Antonito
No hospital or community health center in San Antonito 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 Antonito; ≈ 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 San Antonito adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, San Antonito does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 San Antonito 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.
7.6% of San Antonito adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
San Antonito and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Park | — | — | — | — |
Sandia Park: 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 San Antonito adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Antonito
Why doesn’t San Antonito 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 Antonito.
What hospital is closest to San Antonito?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 13.9 miles in a straight line from San Antonito’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near San Antonito?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FCCH/Edgewood Center in Edgewood, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Antonito.
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.