Luna County Health Data
Luna County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.7%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 Luna County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Luna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Luna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 7.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Luna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.2% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.1% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 68.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Luna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Luna 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
Luna County primary care provider ratio remains below national median
Health data brief for Luna County, New Mexico.
Luna County reports 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider data contrasts with other metrics in the county, such as a life expectancy of 72.1 years, which is shorter than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 29.7% of residents in Luna County report poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate stands at 12.3%, exceeding the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Regarding mental health services, the county has 166 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.