Where San Luis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Luis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 87053. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Luis
The nearest ER is 40 miles from San Luis
The closest emergency room is Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, 40 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Presbyterian Medical Services is closer (12.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
San Luis is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Asthma runs high in San Luis
1 in 8 adults have asthma (11.8%), vs 9.9% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in San Luis is insured
Only 8.2% 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 Luis’ likely range; San Luis’ figures come from ZIP code 87053, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near San Luis
No hospital or community health center in San Luis 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 Luis; ≈ 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.
6.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 San Luis adults…
San Luis runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Luis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How San Luis adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 San Luis 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.
13.1% of San Luis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
San Luis 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 Luis adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in San Luis
Why doesn’t San Luis 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 Luis.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Luis.
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.