Curry County Health Data
Curry County, New Mexico
Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
690
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Curry County, New Mexico
Curry trails national health averages
Curry County residents achieve a life expectancy of 72.6 years, falling about 1 year short of the U.S. average of 73.5 years. With 19.5% reporting poor or fair health—slightly above the national average of 19.2%—Curry shows mixed health outcomes for a rural area.
Below-average health within New Mexico
Curry's 72.6-year life expectancy sits below New Mexico's 73.7-year average, indicating weaker health outcomes than the state norm. The county's 11.1% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 10.2%, suggesting significant access barriers for vulnerable populations.
Primary care shortage, mental health support
With 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Curry ranks among the lowest in primary care access—forcing many to travel for routine care. The county offers 690 mental health providers per 100,000, indicating solid behavioral health capacity relative to peers.
Insurance gaps drive healthcare disparities
One in nine Curry residents (11.1%) lack health insurance, creating access barriers compounded by limited primary care availability. The combination of low provider density and high uninsured rates leaves many residents unable to access preventive or urgent care.
Health insurance is within reach
Many Curry County residents qualify for subsidized coverage that makes insurance affordable, especially through New Mexico's marketplace. With limited local doctors, having insurance helps ensure you can travel for necessary care without devastating medical bills.
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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.