Health Profile of Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell 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
Roswell Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Roswell | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.3% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Roswell is 75.7 years, about 2.9 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, higher than the New Mexico average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.3% of residents, higher than the New Mexico average of 17.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,857 residents in Roswell are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 566 213 men · 353 women
- 75–84 1,474 653 men · 821 women
- 65–74 2,606 1,192 men · 1,414 women
- 50–64 5,212 2,503 men · 2,709 women
Younger residents
7,195 residents in Roswell are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,276 1,320 boys · 955 girls
- 7–12 2,070 1,108 boys · 963 girls
- 3–7 1,622 819 boys · 803 girls
- 0–3 1,226 631 boys · 596 girls
About 1,921 residents in Roswell (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Roswell | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Roswell are about the same as in New Mexico.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Roswell | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.7% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.5% | 24.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Roswell are about the same as in New Mexico.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,796 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 437,759 minutes a day and 159.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Roswell is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.01 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 | Roswell | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.51 | 4.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Roswell is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Roswell, 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 Roswell, New Mexico.
What is the health grade for Roswell, New Mexico?
Roswell, 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 Roswell, New Mexico?
People in Roswell, New Mexico can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 2.9 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6.
What percentage of Roswell, New Mexico residents are uninsured?
10.1% of residents in Roswell, New Mexico have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, about the same as the New Mexico rate of 9.6%.
How common is obesity in Roswell, New Mexico?
31.5% of adults in Roswell, New Mexico are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the New Mexico rate of 31.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Roswell, New Mexico go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,796 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 437,759 minutes a day and 159.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Roswell is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.01 lifetimes a year.
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