Eddy County Health Data
Eddy County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.2
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 Eddy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Eddy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Eddy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 26.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Eddy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.1% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 68.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Eddy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Eddy County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Eddy County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Eddy County, New Mexico.
Eddy County records 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This concentration is less than half the national median of 70 providers and lower than the levels seen in many other New Mexico counties. Life expectancy in the county is 72.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 73.7 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. About 21.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 10.7%, which is slightly higher than the state's 10.2% and the national 10%. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio is 151 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250 providers. These statistics describe the current landscape of health coverage and availability in the local area compared to broader trends. 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.