Where San Miguel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Miguel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Miguel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Miguel
More San Miguel adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.7%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in San Miguel
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.5%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, San Miguel runs above New Mexico on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in San Miguel
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.1%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (21.8% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Miguel’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.
Out of every 100 San Miguel adults…
San Miguel runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of San Miguel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near San Miguel
1 community health center in San Miguel, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Miguel; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of San Miguel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How San Miguel adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, San Miguel does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 San Miguel 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 Miguel 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 Miguel adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Miguel
Why doesn’t San Miguel 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 Miguel.
What hospital is closest to San Miguel?
Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, 9.6 miles in a straight line from San Miguel’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 Miguel?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is San Miguel Medical & Dental Clinic in La Mesa, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Miguel.
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.