Los Alamos County Health Data
Los Alamos County, New Mexico
Health Score
100/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.0 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
283
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Los Alamos County, New Mexico
Los Alamos County far exceeds national health
At 83.0 years, Los Alamos County's life expectancy is nearly seven years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years—among the nation's highest. Only 8.8% of residents report poor or fair health, and the uninsured rate of 2.1% is one-sixth the national average.
Unmatched health outcomes in New Mexico
Los Alamos County's 83.0-year life expectancy is more than nine years above New Mexico's 73.7-year state average, and its 2.1% uninsured rate is one-fifth the state average of 10.2%. No other New Mexico county comes close to this level of health achievement and coverage.
Dramatically outpaces all regional counties
Los Alamos County's life expectancy of 83.0 years towers over every southeastern county—Lincoln (75.8), Hidalgo (75.0), and Grant (74.3) are all 7+ years behind. With 155 primary care providers per 100,000 and 283 mental health providers per 100,000, Los Alamos has unparalleled healthcare capacity.
World-class healthcare access and coverage
Just 2.1% of Los Alamos County residents lack health insurance—the lowest in the state—and 155 primary care providers per 100,000 ensure rapid access to care. Mental health support at 283 per 100,000, combined with high insurance rates, creates a healthcare environment rare in rural New Mexico.
Maintain the advantage through continuous care
Los Alamos County's exceptional health outcomes reflect decades of investment in healthcare access and preventive care. Even with a 2.1% uninsured rate, ensure your household is covered by visiting healthcare.gov—gaps in insurance jeopardize health gains.
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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.