Lea County Health Data

Lea County has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #29 out of 33 counties in New Mexico (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Lea County is 72.6 years. The New Mexico state average is 73.7 years, making Lea County below the state average.

Lea County's health score of 21/100 is below the New Mexico average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 72.6 years vs. the state average of 73.7 years. The uninsured rate is 13.3% vs. 10.2% statewide.

Key health factors for Lea County include: life expectancy (72.6 years), uninsured rate (13.3%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 130:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Lea County faces health challenges compared to other counties in New Mexico. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.6 years. 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lea County's health score of 21/100 is below the New Mexico average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 13.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.