Overall Health Rating
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in New Mexico
- Los Alamos County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Santa Fe County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Bernalillo County (103% of U.S. avg)
- McKinley County (96% of U.S. avg)
- Cibola County (98% of U.S. avg)
- Luna County (98% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | New Mexico | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.5% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in New Mexico is 78.6 years, about 0.3 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in New Mexico is 9.5%, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | New Mexico | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.4% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.9% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in New Mexico is about 19% higher than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | New Mexico | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in New Mexico is about 21% lower than in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | New Mexico | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in New Mexico is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, New Mexico has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in New Mexico.
What is the health grade for New Mexico?
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Is New Mexico one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in New Mexico?
The life expectancy in New Mexico is 78.6 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of New Mexico residents are uninsured?
9.5% of New Mexico residents are uninsured, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of New Mexico residents are obese?
31.4% of New Mexico residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.