McKinley County Health Data
McKinley County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
63.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
63.9 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
31.6%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.4
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 McKinley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McKinley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McKinley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 27.1% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 12.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McKinley | 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) | 46.6% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 10.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 61.9% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McKinley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.7% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McKinley County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in McKinley County lags state and national averages
Health data brief for McKinley County, New Mexico.
In McKinley County, life expectancy is 63.9 years, significantly shorter than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. This health outcome is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 31.6%, which exceeds the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 13.8%, which is higher than the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Provider availability data shows 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, mental health provider availability is lower than the national benchmark, with 192 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. All figures are based on federal datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in McKinley County, New Mexico
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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.