Catron County Health Data
Catron County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
81.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.1
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 Catron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Catron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 31.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.7% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Catron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Catron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.8% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.7% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.4% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Catron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Catron County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Catron County Uninsured Rate Falls Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Catron County, New Mexico.
Catron County has an uninsured rate of 7.5%, which is notably lower than both the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 77.2 years, placing the county above the state average of 73.7 years and slightly ahead of the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. While primary care provider data is unavailable for the county, the mental health provider ratio is 78 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Catron County, New Mexico
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Catron County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.