Where Sedillo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sedillo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sedillo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sedillo
Cancer and arthritis run high in Sedillo
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Sedillo is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Sedillo keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.3% vs 61.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% 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 Sedillo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sedillo adults…
Sedillo runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Sedillo is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sedillo as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sedillo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Sedillo
No hospital or community health center in Sedillo 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 Sedillo; ≈ 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).
How Sedillo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sedillo does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Sedillo 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.
6.8% of Sedillo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Sedillo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | A− | 29.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sedillo adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sedillo
Why doesn’t Sedillo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sedillo.
What hospital is closest to Sedillo?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Sedillo’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 Sedillo?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FCCH/Edgewood Center in Edgewood, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sedillo.
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.