Hidalgo County Health Data
Hidalgo County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
177
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
48.8
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 Hidalgo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hidalgo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hidalgo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hidalgo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.0% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.9% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hidalgo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hidalgo County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios Low in Hidalgo County
Health data brief for Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Hidalgo County has 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers. The mental health provider ratio is 177 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250 providers. Residents have an average life expectancy of 75.0 years, which is higher than the New Mexico average of 73.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.8%, exceeding the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 23.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures contrast the local clinical landscape with state and national averages. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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.