Cibola County Health Data
Cibola County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.4%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.8 per 100K
Dentists
18.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
70.2
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 Cibola County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cibola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cibola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cibola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.3% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 68.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cibola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cibola County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cibola County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Cibola County, New Mexico.
The life expectancy in Cibola County is 70.7 years, which is shorter than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. According to health reports, 26.4% of adults in the county describe their health as poor or fair, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 48 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider ratio is 373 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 9.2%, which is lower than the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. 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.