Where Sausal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sausal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sausal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sausal
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Sausal
The closest emergency room is Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 28.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, First Choice Community Healthcare is closer (1.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Sausal adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sausal
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (20.1% vs 16.5%) are higher too. 22.6% 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 Sausal’s likely range.
Care in and near Sausal
No hospital or community health center in Sausal 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 Sausal; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.6% of Sausal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Sausal adults…
Sausal runs above NM on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sausal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Sausal adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Sausal 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.
Sausal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belen | C− | 37.8% | 17.9% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Los Chaves | C+ | 34.8% | 15% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sausal adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sausal
Why doesn’t Sausal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sausal.
What hospital is closest to Sausal?
Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Sausal’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 Sausal?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FCCH/Belen Center in Belen, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sausal.
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.