San Lorenzo Historic District · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where San Lorenzo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Lorenzo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Lorenzo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Lorenzo
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in San Lorenzo
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (18%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, San Lorenzo runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in San Lorenzo, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
San Lorenzo keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74% vs 69%) 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 Lorenzo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 San Lorenzo adults…
San Lorenzo runs above NM on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Lorenzo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near San Lorenzo
No hospital or community health center in San Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo; ≈ 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 San Lorenzo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, San Lorenzo does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 San Lorenzo 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.
16.4% of San Lorenzo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
San Lorenzo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casas Adobes | — | — | — | — | |
| Mimbres | — | — | — | — |
Casas Adobes and Mimbres: 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 Lorenzo adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Lorenzo
Why doesn’t San Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo.
What hospital is closest to San Lorenzo?
Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, 19.8 miles in a straight line from San Lorenzo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near San Lorenzo?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is HMS Mimbres Community Clinic in San Lorenzo, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Lorenzo.
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.