Health Profile of Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad 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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C
Carlsbad Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Carlsbad | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.1 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.0% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.8% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Carlsbad is 74.1 years, about 4.5 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 11.0%, higher than the New Mexico average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.8% of residents, lower than the New Mexico average of 17.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,904 residents in Carlsbad are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 456 123 men · 334 women
- 75–84 1,012 476 men · 536 women
- 65–74 1,798 872 men · 926 women
- 50–64 3,639 1,738 men · 1,901 women
Younger residents
4,965 residents in Carlsbad are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,454 776 boys · 679 girls
- 7–12 1,379 702 boys · 676 girls
- 3–7 1,184 607 boys · 578 girls
- 0–3 948 490 boys · 457 girls
About 1,606 residents in Carlsbad (7.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Carlsbad | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.9% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Carlsbad is about 20% higher than in New Mexico.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Carlsbad | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.7% | 24.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Carlsbad are about the same as in New Mexico.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,856 cigarettes a day, 925,685 a month, or 11.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 339,418 minutes a day and 123.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Carlsbad is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.18 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 | Carlsbad | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.09 | 4.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Carlsbad is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Carlsbad, New Mexico has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with New Mexico, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
How healthy is Carlsbad, New Mexico?
Carlsbad, New Mexico has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Carlsbad, New Mexico?
People in Carlsbad, New Mexico can expect to live 74.1 years on average, 4.5 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6.
What percentage of Carlsbad, New Mexico residents are uninsured?
11.0% of residents in Carlsbad, New Mexico have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.4 points above the New Mexico rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Carlsbad, New Mexico?
37.9% of adults in Carlsbad, New Mexico are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.4 points above the New Mexico rate of 31.4%.
Which health problem stands out most in Carlsbad, New Mexico?
Compared with New Mexico as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 37.9%, about 20% higher than the New Mexico rate of 31.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Carlsbad, New Mexico go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,856 cigarettes a day, 925,685 a month, or 11.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 339,418 minutes a day and 123.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Carlsbad is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.18 lifetimes a year.
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