Mora County Health Data
Mora County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
170
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.9
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 Mora County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mora | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mora | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.2% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mora | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.6% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mora | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mora County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mora County reports lower uninsured rate than state and nation
Health data brief for Mora County, New Mexico.
Mora County reports an uninsured rate of 6.4%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. The county’s life expectancy is 76.1 years, exceeding the state average of 73.7 years but remaining slightly below the national average of 77 years. In terms of self-reported health status, 23.1% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, compared to the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care providers was not available for the current period; however, the county has 170 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. All data is sourced from the CDC and NPPES. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mora County, New Mexico
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Mora County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.