Where Tecolote residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tecolote, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tecolote. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tecolote
More Tecolote adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Tecolote
The closest emergency room is Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, 20.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sunrise Clinics is closer (10.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Tecolote
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.1%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. 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 Tecolote’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Care in and near Tecolote
No hospital or community health center in Tecolote 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 Tecolote; ≈ 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 Tecolote adults…
Tecolote runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tecolote adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Tecolote adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tecolote does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Tecolote 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.
18.5% of Tecolote adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Tecolote 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 Tecolote adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tecolote
Why doesn’t Tecolote have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tecolote.
What hospital is closest to Tecolote?
Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Tecolote’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tecolote.
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.