Where San Jose residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Jose, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Jose. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Jose
More San Jose adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in San Jose
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.7%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (22% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in San Jose has no health insurance
23% 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 San Jose’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of San Jose adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Jose adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 San Jose adults…
San Jose runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near San Jose
No hospital or community health center in San Jose 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 Jose; ≈ 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 Jose adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, San Jose does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 San Jose 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.
San Jose and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernandez | — | — | — | — |
Hernandez: 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 Jose adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Jose
Why doesn’t San Jose 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 Jose.
What hospital is closest to San Jose?
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, 2.9 miles in a straight line from San Jose’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 Jose?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rio Arriba Health Commons in Espanola, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Jose.
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.