Colfax County Health Data
Colfax County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1020
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
56.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
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 Colfax County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Colfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Colfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Colfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.1% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Colfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Colfax County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Colfax County Mental Health Provider Ratio Quadruples National Median
Health data brief for Colfax County, New Mexico.
Colfax County has 1,020 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is more than four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 75.2 years, which is longer than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Reports show that 20.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Primary care access is recorded at 40 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate matches the state average of 10.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.