De Baca County Health Data
De Baca County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
63.3
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 De Baca County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | De Baca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.6% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | De Baca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | De Baca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.7% | 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) | 71.1% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | De Baca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare De Baca County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
De Baca County Reports Over 1,100 Mental Health Providers per 100K
Health data brief for De Baca County, New Mexico.
De Baca County features a mental health provider ratio of 1,147 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This data point contrasts with the county's uninsured rate of 12.9%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy for residents is 71.6 years, which is lower than the state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 20.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. There are 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in De Baca County, New Mexico
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Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in De Baca County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.