Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Tajique residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tajique, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tajique. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tajique
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Tajique
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.8%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.3%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Stroke is also above the state: 6.6%, vs 3.8% across New Mexico. In all, Tajique runs above New Mexico on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Tajique
51.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 23.8% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Tajique’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Tajique is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Tajique’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Tajique, and more people treating it
48.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. 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 Tajique’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tajique adults…
Tajique runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tajique adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Care in and near Tajique
No hospital or community health center in Tajique 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 Tajique; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Tajique adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tajique does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Tajique 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.
20.5% of Tajique adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Tajique and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torreon | — | — | — | — |
Torreon: 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 Tajique adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tajique
Why doesn’t Tajique have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tajique.
What hospital is closest to Tajique?
Unm Hospital in Albuquerque, 28.8 miles in a straight line from Tajique’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tajique.
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.