Tierra Amarilla Historic District · Photo: Carptrash · CC BY 3.0Where Tierra Amarilla residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tierra Amarilla, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tierra Amarilla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tierra Amarilla
The nearest ER is 47 miles from Tierra Amarilla
The closest emergency room is Pagosa Springs Medical Center in Pagosa Springs, 47.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, La Clinica Del Pueblo is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Tierra Amarilla is short on primary care and mental health care
Tierra Amarilla’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Tierra Amarilla
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.2%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Conditions ↓
Tierra Amarilla adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.4% vs 16.1%) and depression (17.4% vs 23.2%) both run below New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
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 Tierra Amarilla’s likely range.
Care in and near Tierra Amarilla
1 community health center in Tierra Amarilla, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Tierra Amarilla; ≈ 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 Tierra Amarilla adults…
Tierra Amarilla runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Tierra Amarilla adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tierra Amarilla does better than New Mexico.
1 in 3 Tierra Amarilla 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tierra Amarilla adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Tierra Amarilla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Tierra Amarilla 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 Tierra Amarilla adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tierra Amarilla
Why doesn’t Tierra Amarilla have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tierra Amarilla.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tierra Amarilla?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is La Clinica Del Pueblo De Rio Arriba in Tierra Amarilla, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tierra Amarilla.
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.