Los Alamos County Health Data
Los Alamos County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
8.8%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 155.2 per 100K
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 Los Alamos County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Los Alamos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.1% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 10.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 6.7% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Los Alamos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 7.1% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 7.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.7% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 14.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Los Alamos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 78.0% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 20.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Los Alamos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.9% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Los Alamos 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
Uninsured Rate in Los Alamos County Reaches Record Lows
Health data brief for Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
Los Alamos County has an uninsured rate of 2.1%, which is significantly lower than the New Mexico average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 83.0 years, exceeding both the state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 8.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, about half the national average of 17%. There are 155 primary care providers per 100,000 people, more than double the national median of 70 providers. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio is 283 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 providers. These metrics highlight the distinct health status and resource profile of the county compared to broader trends. Explore state-level data.
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.