Curry County Health Data
Curry County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.2
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 Curry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Curry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Curry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 15.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Curry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.0% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Curry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Curry County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Curry County Primary Care Provider Density Trails National Median
Health data brief for Curry County, New Mexico.
Curry County reports 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 72.6 years, which is shorter than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. For mental health care, the county has 690 providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.1%, exceeding the statewide average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.