Chaves County Health Data
Chaves County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
156
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.8
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 Chaves County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chaves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chaves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chaves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.5% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chaves | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chaves County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chaves County Adults Report Poor Health Rates Above National Average
Health data brief for Chaves County, New Mexico.
In Chaves County, 23.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy for residents is 72.2 years, which is shorter than both the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 11.0%, exceeding the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Healthcare provider data shows there are 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 156 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. 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.