Health Profile of Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces 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
Las Cruces Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Las Cruces | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.0% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.3% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Las Cruces is 77.4 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, higher than the New Mexico average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.3% of residents, lower than the New Mexico average of 17.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
28,930 residents in Las Cruces are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,908 737 men · 1,171 women
- 75–84 4,371 2,074 men · 2,297 women
- 65–74 8,163 3,744 men · 4,420 women
- 50–64 14,488 6,519 men · 7,969 women
Younger residents
20,375 residents in Las Cruces are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,214 3,084 boys · 3,130 girls
- 7–12 5,828 2,992 boys · 2,837 girls
- 3–7 4,645 2,566 boys · 2,078 girls
- 0–3 3,688 2,098 boys · 1,590 girls
About 5,034 residents in Las Cruces (5.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Las Cruces | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.9% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Las Cruces is about 19% lower than in New Mexico. The rate of heart disease in Las Cruces is about 17% lower than in New Mexico.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Las Cruces | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.8% | 24.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Las Cruces are about the same as in New Mexico.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 121,394 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 44.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 487.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Las Cruces is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 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 | Las Cruces | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.61 | 4.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Las Cruces is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Is Las Cruces, New Mexico a healthy place to live?
Las Cruces, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
People in Las Cruces, New Mexico can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
10.0% of residents in Las Cruces, New Mexico have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, about the same as the New Mexico rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
29.9% of adults in Las Cruces, New Mexico are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points below the New Mexico rate of 31.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Las Cruces, New Mexico go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 121,394 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 44.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 487.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Las Cruces is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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