Bernalillo County Health Data
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
567
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 106.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Bernalillo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bernalillo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bernalillo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bernalillo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.5% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.5% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bernalillo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.8% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bernalillo County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bernalillo County Primary Care Provider Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Bernalillo County reports a primary care provider ratio of 106 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This higher ratio for local residents accompanies a mental health provider ratio of 567 per 100,000, more than double the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy stands at 75.1 years, a figure that is higher than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 17.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is just above the national average of 17%. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 9.9%, slightly lower than the state average of 10.2%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.