Where Tecolotito residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tecolotito, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tecolotito. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tecolotito
More Tecolotito adults get no exercise
36.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tecolotito
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.8%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (24.8% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 25.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Tecolotito
The closest emergency room is Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, 25.1 miles away in a straight line. And 14.5% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 11% across New Mexico. For everyday care, El Centro Family Health is closer (3.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and depression are less common in Tecolotito
Tecolotito runs below New Mexico on cancer (5.6% vs 7.4%) and depression (19.1% vs 23.2%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%). 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 Tecolotito’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.3% of Tecolotito adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Care in and near Tecolotito
No hospital or community health center in Tecolotito 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 Tecolotito; ≈ 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 Tecolotito adults…
Tecolotito runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tecolotito adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Tecolotito adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tecolotito does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Tecolotito 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.
Tecolotito 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 Tecolotito adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tecolotito
Why doesn’t Tecolotito have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tecolotito.
What hospital is closest to Tecolotito?
Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, 25.1 miles in a straight line from Tecolotito’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tecolotito?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is La Loma Clinic in Anton Chico, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tecolotito.
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.