Where Valle Vista residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valle Vista, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valle Vista. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valle Vista
Making ends meet is harder in Valle Vista
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.7%), vs 20.9% across New Mexico. Housing insecurity (23.9% vs 16.5%) and utility shut-off threats (15.2% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 24.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 16.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Valle Vista has no health insurance
25.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.6% across New Mexico. Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Valle Vista
Valle Vista runs below New Mexico on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.7% vs 7.4%), arthritis (20% vs 25.6%) and heart disease (6% vs 7.2%). A young population is part of it: only 12% 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 Valle Vista’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.1% of Valle Vista adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valle Vista adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Valle Vista adults…
Valle Vista runs below NM on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Valle Vista
No hospital or community health center in Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
How Valle Vista adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
4 in 10 Valle Vista 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.
Valle Vista and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | A− | 25.9% | 11.7% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valle Vista adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Valle Vista
Why doesn’t Valle Vista have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valle Vista.
What hospital is closest to Valle Vista?
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center in Santa Fe, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Valle Vista’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Valle Vista?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Santa Fe Family Health Center in Santa Fe, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valle Vista.
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.