Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Zuni Pueblo is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Zuni Pueblo differs from New Mexico on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zuni Pueblo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zuni Pueblo
Smoking is more common in Zuni Pueblo
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (30%), more than twice the New Mexico rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Zuni Pueblo
43.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 35.3% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Zuni Pueblo
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 6.6% across New Mexico. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Asthma is also above the state: 15.2%, vs 9.9% across New Mexico. In all, Zuni Pueblo runs above New Mexico on six of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Zuni Pueblo’s likely range.
What’s behind Zuni Pueblo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zuni Pueblo is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 15% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Zuni Pueblo’s median household income is $45,724; among the 4,264 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Zuni Pueblo compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Zuni Pueblo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Out of every 100 Zuni Pueblo adults…
Zuni Pueblo runs below NM on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Zuni Pueblo
No hospital or community health center in Zuni Pueblo 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 Zuni Pueblo; ≈ 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).
How Zuni Pueblo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Zuni Pueblo runs above New Mexico.
2 in 5 Zuni Pueblo 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.
40.2% of Zuni Pueblo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Zuni Pueblo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuni Pueblo | D− | 42.3% | 19.5% | 30% | CDC place |
| Black Rock | D | 39.4% | 14.4% | 25.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zuni Pueblo adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Zuni Pueblo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Zuni Pueblo is better than New Mexico on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the New Mexico figure falls inside Zuni Pueblo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Zuni Pueblo | NM | U.S. | vs NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.7%32.5–41.1 | 24% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.2%20.7–26 | 15.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.5%21.9–27.5 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%36.1–49 | 34.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.5%17.2–22 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.6–42.6 | 34.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.1–37.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.5–30.8 | 25.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 15.2%13.5–17.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 7.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 35.3%29.6–40.5 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 30%26.2–34.1 | 13.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32%27.2–37.2 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.5–15.4 | 13.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2%36.3–48.1 | 32.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.2–16.9 | 15.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 65.7%61.4–70 | 69% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.3%39.3–47 | 61.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.4%73.6–79.3 | 83.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.4%68–74.7 | 73.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 40.2%35–45.3 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 57.2%48.2–65.6 | 70.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.8–29.2 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.2%34–44.3 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.6%30–39.3 | 24.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 44.8%39.5–50.4 | 20.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31%27.1–35.3 | 16.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 25.3%22.2–28.5 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 25%22–28.4 | 11% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 40.2%34.8–45.5 | 16.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.1%40.3–50.2 | 34% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.7%21–26.7 | 15.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.6%21.6–27.8 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 8.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.3%11.9–14.9 | 7.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.4%15.4–19.7 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 4.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Mexico figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Zuni Pueblo
Is Zuni Pueblo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zuni Pueblo is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Zuni Pueblo?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.1% and 49%, against 34.1% across New Mexico and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Zuni Pueblo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–16.9%), against 15.6% across New Mexico.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Zuni Pueblo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zuni Pueblo.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.