Guadalupe County Health Data
Guadalupe County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.0 per 100K
Dentists
45.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.8
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 Guadalupe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Guadalupe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Guadalupe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Guadalupe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.6% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.3% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Guadalupe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Guadalupe County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Guadalupe County Mental Health Provider Density Outpaces State
Health data brief for Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
Guadalupe County reports 1,701 mental health providers per 100,000 people, a ratio nearly seven times the national median of 250 per 100,000. While provider density is high in this sector, only 45 primary care providers are available per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 providers. The county’s uninsured rate is 8.6%, lower than the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national mark of 10%. Life expectancy is 73.9 years, slightly ahead of the state average of 73.7 but below the national average of 77 years. Meanwhile, 25.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is more frequent than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a comparison between local and national health statistics. 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.