Photo: AllenS · Public domainWhere Tijeras residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tijeras, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tijeras. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tijeras
Tijeras keeps up with checkups
It beats New Mexico on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.9% vs 61.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 83.4%). Checkups ↓
Tijeras adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.9% vs 34.1%), frequent mental distress (12.8% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (20.6% vs 24.5%) all run below New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
Tijeras is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
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 Tijeras’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tijeras adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Tijeras adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Tijeras does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 Tijeras 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Tijeras adults…
Tijeras runs below NM on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Tijeras is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tijeras as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Tijeras
No hospital or community health center in Tijeras 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 Tijeras; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Tijeras adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Tijeras and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest | — | — | — | — |
Cedar Crest: 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 Tijeras adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tijeras
Why doesn’t Tijeras have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tijeras.
What hospital is closest to Tijeras?
Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Tijeras’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tijeras.
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.