Guadalupe County Health Data
Guadalupe County, New Mexico
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1701
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Guadalupe County, New Mexico
Guadalupe County meets national life expectancy
Guadalupe County's life expectancy of 73.9 years approaches the U.S. average of 76.4 years, but one in four residents (25.4%) report poor or fair health—well above national norms. This gap suggests that many residents face chronic conditions despite reasonable longevity.
Slightly above state average, persistent health concerns
At 73.9 years, Guadalupe County's life expectancy exceeds New Mexico's 73.7-year state average, and its uninsured rate of 8.6% ranks among the lowest in the state. Yet the 25.4% poor/fair health rate is the highest in this county cluster, signaling concentrated chronic disease.
Highest health burden despite good insurance access
Guadalupe County's 25.4% poor/fair health rate substantially exceeds neighboring Grant (21.5%), Eddy (21.9%), and Lincoln (18.7%) counties. Though primary care providers number 45 per 100,000—mid-range for the region—the county's exceptional 1,701 mental health providers per 100,000 suggests targeted need for behavioral health.
Mental health crisis response outpaces primary care
Guadalupe County's 1,701 mental health providers per 100,000 residents is an extraordinary concentration, likely reflecting investment in substance abuse or behavioral health crises. With moderate primary care access at 45 providers per 100,000, residents may struggle to manage diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease before they worsen.
Get insured and access comprehensive mental health care
Guadalupe County's strong mental health infrastructure is only valuable if you have insurance to access it—8.6% of residents still lack coverage. Visit healthcare.gov to find a plan that covers both primary care and the mental health services your community has invested in.
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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.