Eddy County Health Data
Eddy County, New Mexico
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Eddy County, New Mexico
Eddy County lags behind national health benchmarks
At 72.7 years, Eddy County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by nearly four years. One in five residents (21.9%) report poor or fair health, slightly above national averages, signaling persistent challenges in chronic disease management and preventive care.
Below-average life expectancy for New Mexico
Eddy County ranks near the bottom of New Mexico counties with a life expectancy 1 year below the state average of 73.7 years. The county's uninsured rate of 10.7% exceeds New Mexico's 10.2% average, leaving more residents vulnerable to medical debt.
Health gaps versus nearby southeastern counties
Eddy County's life expectancy (72.7 years) falls short of neighboring Lea County (72.6 years is similar), Grant County (74.3 years), and significantly lags Lincoln County (75.8 years). Primary care access is particularly thin at just 30 providers per 100,000 residents—half the rate in Grant County.
Primary care deserts shape daily health access
With only 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Eddy County residents face long wait times and travel distances for basic medical care. Mental health support is more available at 151 providers per 100,000, but the primary care shortage means many health issues never reach a specialist.
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One in ten Eddy County residents lack health insurance, making preventive care and early treatment less likely. Visit healthcare.gov or New Mexico's health marketplace to explore coverage options that fit your budget and health needs.
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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.