Grant County Health Data
Grant County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
655
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.1% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.5% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access High in Grant County
Health data brief for Grant County, New Mexico.
Grant County maintains a ratio of 655 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In other metrics, the county reports an uninsured rate of 8.7%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Residents have an average life expectancy of 74.3 years, outlasting the state average of 73.7 years but remaining shorter than the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 65 per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 70 providers. Approximately 21.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is more frequent than the national average of 17%. These data points offer a snapshot of regional health resources and self-reported health status. Explore state-level data.
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.