St. John's College-Santa Fe, New Mexico · Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0Where Soham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Soham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Soham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Soham
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Soham
The closest emergency room is Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 25 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Centro Family Health is closer (4.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Soham
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.2%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Depression and asthma are less common in Soham
Soham runs below New Mexico on depression (16.7% vs 23.2%) and asthma (8.1% vs 9.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Soham’s likely range.
Care in and near Soham
No hospital or community health center in Soham 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 Soham; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Soham adults…
Soham runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Soham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Soham adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Soham does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Soham 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.
12.5% of Soham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Soham 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 Soham adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Soham
Why doesn’t Soham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Soham.
What hospital is closest to Soham?
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Soham’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 Soham?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is San Miguel Clinic in Ribera, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Soham.
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.