Harding County Health Data
Harding County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
401.1
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 Harding County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.0% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.2% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harding County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Health Status Reporting Trends in Harding County
Health data brief for Harding County, New Mexico.
In Harding County, 21.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This frequency is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.6%, which is higher than the New Mexico average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Specific data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health providers are not available for this county in the current dataset. These health indicators reflect self-reported health status and insurance coverage among the local population compared to broader state and national trends. This brief focuses on the available health metrics recorded for the region. Explore state-level data.
Get Care in Harding County, New Mexico
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Harding County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.