Health Profile of South Valley, New Mexico
South Valley 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
South Valley Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Valley | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.0% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Valley is 77.7 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, higher than the New Mexico average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.0% of residents, higher than the New Mexico average of 17.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,764 residents in South Valley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 576 194 men · 382 women
- 75–84 1,755 852 men · 903 women
- 65–74 3,591 1,777 men · 1,814 women
- 50–64 6,842 3,370 men · 3,472 women
Younger residents
8,113 residents in South Valley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,741 1,308 boys · 1,433 girls
- 7–12 2,504 1,177 boys · 1,327 girls
- 3–7 1,699 846 boys · 852 girls
- 0–3 1,168 604 boys · 564 girls
About 1,737 residents in South Valley (4.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Valley | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in South Valley is about 24% lower than in New Mexico. The rate of heart disease in South Valley is about 17% lower than in New Mexico.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Valley | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.1% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.1% | 24.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in South Valley are about the same as in New Mexico.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,901 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 537,916 minutes a day and 196.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Valley is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.80 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 | South Valley | New Mexico Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.50 | 4.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Valley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
South Valley, NM Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Valley, NM compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley, NM | 36,142 | 77.7 yrs #2/2 | 9.7% #2/2 | 31.5% #2/2 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 517,565 | 78.2 yrs | 8.7% | 26.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Valley, 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 South Valley, New Mexico.
Is South Valley, New Mexico a healthy place to live?
South Valley, 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.
How long do people live in South Valley, New Mexico?
People in South Valley, New Mexico can expect to live 77.7 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the New Mexico average of 78.6.
What percentage of South Valley, New Mexico residents are uninsured?
9.7% of residents in South Valley, 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 South Valley, New Mexico?
31.5% of adults in South Valley, 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 South Valley, New Mexico go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,901 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 537,916 minutes a day and 196.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Valley is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.80 lifetimes a year.
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