Where Sena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sena
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Sena
The closest emergency room is Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, 30.6 miles away in a straight line. And 14.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11% across New Mexico. For everyday care, El Centro Family Health is closer (5.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sena
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.2%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (24.1% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (15.2% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 24.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Sena adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35%), 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 Sena’s likely range.
Care in and near Sena
No hospital or community health center in Sena 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 Sena; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.8% of Sena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Out of every 100 Sena adults…
Sena runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Sena adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
4 in 10 Sena 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.
Sena 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 Sena adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sena
Why doesn’t Sena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sena.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sena?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is San Miguel Clinic in Ribera, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sena.
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.