Photo: CaroleHenson · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Talpa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Talpa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Talpa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Talpa
Out of every 100 Talpa adults…
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Talpa is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Talpa as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Talpa
No hospital or community health center in Talpa 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 Talpa; ≈ 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Talpa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Talpa adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Talpa does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Talpa 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.
15.5% of Talpa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Talpa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchos de Taos | B− | 29.5% | 15.5% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Talpa adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Talpa
Why doesn’t Talpa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Talpa.
What hospital is closest to Talpa?
Holy Cross Hospital A Div of Taos Health Systems in Taos, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Talpa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Talpa?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Taos Clinic in Taos, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Talpa.
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.