De Baca County Health Data
De Baca County, New Mexico
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in De Baca County, New Mexico
De Baca faces significant health challenges
De Baca County residents live an average of 71.6 years, nearly 2 years below the U.S. average of 73.5 years. With 20.6% of residents reporting poor or fair health and 12.9% uninsured—the highest uninsured rate in this eight-county group—De Baca faces serious access and health barriers.
Among New Mexico's sickest, poorest counties
De Baca's 71.6-year life expectancy ranks among the state's worst, trailing New Mexico's 73.7-year average by over 2 years. With the region's highest uninsured rate of 12.9% versus the state average of 10.2%, nearly 1 in 8 residents lack health coverage.
Sparse primary care, paradoxical mental health strength
De Baca offers just 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, reflecting rural isolation and limited medical infrastructure. The county's 1,147 mental health providers per 100,000—the highest in the group—likely reflects a specialized institutional facility rather than widespread community services.
Uninsured and underserved in a remote county
Nearly 1 in 8 De Baca residents (12.9%) are uninsured, the worst rate in this eight-county comparison, leaving them unable to afford preventive or emergency care. Limited primary care access combined with extreme poverty and isolation creates a perfect storm for preventable illness.
Coverage can change everything
De Baca residents, especially low-income families and individuals, have multiple pathways to affordable health insurance through New Mexico's marketplace and Medicaid. Even partial coverage helps protect against medical bankruptcy and enables access to life-saving 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.