Quay County Health Data
Quay County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1398
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 Quay County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Quay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Quay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Quay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.9% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.2% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Quay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 35.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Quay County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Quay County mental health provider density surpasses national median
Health data brief for Quay County, New Mexico.
Quay County reports 1398 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county has 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Quay County is 70.3 years, which is shorter than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.2%, matching the state average and slightly exceeding the national average of 10%. Additionally, 23.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Factual provider data is pulled from the NPPES database. 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.