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Encinal, NM Health Statistics

41.6% of adults have obesity and 18.4% have diabetes, among about 207 residents.

Obesity
41.6%
#58 of 472 · +8.3 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
#121 of 472 · +6.3 pts
Smoking
26.4%
+13.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
+0.6 pts

How it compares

Largest differences from the U.S. average

Higher than the U.S.

  • Utility shutoff threat20.8% vs 8.0%
  • Received SNAP32.7% vs 12.8%
  • Lack of transportation21.4% vs 8.5%

Lower than the U.S.

  • Cancer6.0% vs 7.7%
  • Binge drinking13.5% vs 15.9%
  • High cholesterol31.7% vs 36.4%

Health measures

Encinal, NM compared with New Mexico and the U.S.

Health outcomes

Adults withHereNMU.S.
Obesity41.6%+8.3 pts34.2%33.3%
Diagnosed diabetes18.4%+6.3 pts13.2%12.1%
High blood pressure37.8%+3.4 pts34.3%34.4%
High cholesterol (among those screened)31.7%-4.7 pts35.0%36.4%
Coronary heart disease9.0%+2.7 pts7.2%6.3%
Stroke5.5%+2.1 pts3.8%3.4%
Current asthma14.5%+4.3 pts9.9%10.2%
COPD9.9%+3.4 pts6.6%6.5%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer)6.0%-1.7 pts7.4%7.7%
Arthritis28.4%+3.2 pts25.6%25.2%
Depression26.7%+5.1 pts23.2%21.6%
All teeth lost (age 65+)29.8%+17.2 pts14.3%12.6%

Health behaviors

Adults withHereNMU.S.
Current smoking26.4%+13.6 pts13.5%12.8%
Binge drinking13.5%-2.4 pts13.7%15.9%
No leisure-time physical activity30.5%+5.3 pts25.7%25.2%
Short sleep (under 7 hours)45.3%+9.2 pts32.8%36.1%

Prevention

Adults withHereNMU.S.
No health insurance (age 18 to 64)11.7%+0.6 pts15.6%11.1%
Routine checkup in the past year68.5%-8.3 pts68.9%76.8%
Dental visit in the past year47.2%-14.5 pts61.2%61.7%
Taking blood pressure medicine (if high)72.7%-2.8 pts73.3%75.5%
Cholesterol screening78.2%-8.0 pts83.3%86.2%
Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75)49.0%-14.7 pts57.4%63.7%
Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74)65.7%-10.4 pts70.2%76.1%

Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the obesity rate in Encinal, NM?
About 41.6% of adults in Encinal, NM have obesity, compared with 34.2% in New Mexico and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #58 of 472 cities and towns in New Mexico.
How common is diabetes in Encinal, NM?
About 18.4% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (New Mexico 13.2%, U.S. 12.1%).
What share of adults smoke in Encinal, NM?
About 26.4% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
How accurate are these numbers?
They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.

Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.

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