Catron County Health Data

Catron County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #4 out of 33 counties in New Mexico (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Catron County is 77.2 years. The New Mexico state average is 73.7 years, making Catron County above the state average.

Catron County's health score of 56/100 is above the New Mexico average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 77.2 years vs. the state average of 73.7 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5% vs. 10.2% statewide.

Key health factors for Catron County include: life expectancy (77.2 years), uninsured rate (7.5%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 78:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Catron County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New Mexico. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.2 years. 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Catron County's health score of 56/100 exceeds the New Mexico average of 38/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.