Health Profile of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Albuquerque Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Albuquerque | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.1% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Albuquerque is 78.2 years, about 0.4 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7%, lower than the New Mexico average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.1% of residents, lower than the New Mexico average of 17.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
175,515 residents in Albuquerque are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 10,860 3,799 men · 7,062 women
- 75–84 24,761 10,418 men · 14,343 women
- 65–74 46,235 21,036 men · 25,200 women
- 50–64 93,658 45,613 men · 48,045 women
Younger residents
102,543 residents in Albuquerque are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 32,821 16,746 boys · 16,074 girls
- 7–12 29,664 15,126 boys · 14,538 girls
- 3–7 22,840 11,725 boys · 11,116 girls
- 0–3 17,218 8,779 boys · 8,440 girls
About 26,564 residents in Albuquerque (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Albuquerque | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.7% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Albuquerque is about 31% lower than in New Mexico. The rate of diabetes in Albuquerque is about 27% lower than in New Mexico.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Albuquerque | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 24.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Albuquerque is about 25% lower than in New Mexico. The rate of smoking in Albuquerque is about 18% lower than in New Mexico.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 611,296 cigarettes a day, 18.3 million a month, or 223.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.7 million minutes a day and 2.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Albuquerque is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.16 lifetimes a day, or 60 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Albuquerque | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.22 | 4.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Albuquerque is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Albuquerque, NM Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Albuquerque, NM compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 517,565 | 78.2 yrs #1/2 | 8.7% #1/2 | 26.7% #1/2 |
| South Valley, NM | 36,142 | 77.7 yrs | 9.7% | 31.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Albuquerque, New Mexico has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than New Mexico, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
How healthy is Albuquerque, New Mexico?
Albuquerque, New Mexico has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
People in Albuquerque, New Mexico can expect to live 78.2 years on average, about the same as the New Mexico average of 78.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
8.7% of residents in Albuquerque, New Mexico have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 0.9 points below the New Mexico rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
26.7% of adults in Albuquerque, New Mexico are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.7 points below the New Mexico rate of 31.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Albuquerque, New Mexico go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 611,296 cigarettes a day, 18.3 million a month, or 223.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 6.7 million minutes a day and 2.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Albuquerque is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.16 lifetimes a day, or 60 lifetimes a year.
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