Where San Pedro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Pedro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Pedro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Pedro
Cancer and heart disease run high in San Pedro
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, San Pedro runs above New Mexico on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
San Pedro keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.2% vs 69%) and dentist visits (70.8% vs 61.4%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from San Pedro
The closest emergency room is Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, FCCH/Edgewood Center is closer (9.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
San Pedro is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Pedro’s likely range.
Out of every 100 San Pedro adults…
San Pedro runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Pedro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near San Pedro
No hospital or community health center in San Pedro 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 Pedro; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
How San Pedro adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, San Pedro does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 San Pedro 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.
7.8% of San Pedro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
San Pedro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Golden | — | — | — | — |
Cedar Grove and Golden: 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 Pedro adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Pedro
Why doesn’t San Pedro 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 Pedro.
What hospital is closest to San Pedro?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 23.9 miles in a straight line from San Pedro’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 Pedro?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FCCH/Edgewood Center in Edgewood, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Pedro.
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.