Health Profile of Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho 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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A
Rio Rancho Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rio Rancho | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.1% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rio Rancho is 79.5 years, about 0.9 years longer than the New Mexico average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, lower than the New Mexico average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.1% of residents, lower than the New Mexico average of 17.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,304 residents in Rio Rancho are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,693 566 men · 1,127 women
- 75–84 4,204 1,886 men · 2,318 women
- 65–74 9,398 4,421 men · 4,976 women
- 50–64 18,010 8,557 men · 9,453 women
Younger residents
23,567 residents in Rio Rancho are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,110 4,298 boys · 3,812 girls
- 7–12 7,248 3,569 boys · 3,679 girls
- 3–7 4,875 2,307 boys · 2,568 girls
- 0–3 3,335 1,605 boys · 1,730 girls
About 3,600 residents in Rio Rancho (3.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rio Rancho | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.3% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Rio Rancho is about 35% lower than in New Mexico. The rate of heart disease in Rio Rancho is about 31% lower than in New Mexico. The rate of obesity in Rio Rancho is about 16% lower than in New Mexico.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rio Rancho | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.9% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 24.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rio Rancho is about 31% lower than in New Mexico. The rate of binge drinking in Rio Rancho is about 24% higher than in New Mexico. The rate of smoking in Rio Rancho is about 17% lower than in New Mexico.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 118,618 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 43.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 476.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rio Rancho is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Rio Rancho | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.10 | 4.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rio Rancho is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rio Rancho, New Mexico has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than New Mexico, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
How healthy is Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
People in Rio Rancho, New Mexico can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the New Mexico average of 78.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
6.0% of residents in Rio Rancho, New Mexico have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 3.6 points below the New Mexico rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
26.3% of adults in Rio Rancho, New Mexico are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.1 points below the New Mexico rate of 31.4%.
Which health problem stands out most in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
Compared with New Mexico as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.2%, about 24% higher than the New Mexico rate of 13.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rio Rancho, New Mexico go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 118,618 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 43.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 476.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rio Rancho is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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