Cibola County Health Data
Cibola County, New Mexico
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
373
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cibola County, New Mexico
Cibola faces the nation's worst health outcomes
Cibola County's 70.7-year life expectancy is nearly 3 years below the U.S. average of 73.5 years—among the lowest in the nation. With 26.4% of residents in poor or fair health, the county struggles with chronic disease, preventable illness, and limited healthcare access.
New Mexico's lowest life expectancy
Cibola's 70.7-year life expectancy ranks as the poorest in New Mexico, trailing the state average by 3 years. The county's 9.2% uninsured rate, while slightly better than state average, masks deeper problems with healthcare infrastructure and chronic disease.
Severe primary care shortage
Cibola has only 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in this eight-county group—forcing residents to travel for basic medical care. The county's 373 mental health providers per 100,000 suggests some behavioral health capacity, but cannot compensate for absent primary care.
Sparse doctors, widespread illness
Fewer than one doctor per 2,000 residents leaves most Cibola residents traveling 30+ miles for routine checkups, delaying preventive care. High rates of poor/fair health suggest residents struggle with unmanaged chronic conditions and limited access to preventive services.
Insurance opens doors to distant care
Health insurance helps cover the cost of traveling for care in underserved Cibola County, including mileage reimbursement in some plans. Explore options through New Mexico's marketplace and ask about telemedicine services that bring remote doctor visits to your home.
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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.