Quay County Health Data
Quay County, New Mexico
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Quay County, New Mexico
Quay County Life Expectancy Falls Short Nationally
At 70.3 years, Quay County residents live 2.8 years shorter than the U.S. average of 73.1 years, placing the county in the lower spectrum of American health outcomes. Nearly 24% report poor or fair health, approaching the national average and indicating meaningful chronic disease burden.
Below Average for New Mexico
Quay County's 70.3-year life expectancy falls 3.4 years below New Mexico's state average of 73.7 years, ranking the county in the lower half statewide. The 23.6% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state typical burden, though not as severely as counties like McKinley.
Challenged Compared to Eastern Peers
Quay County's 70.3-year life expectancy trails nearby Roosevelt County (74.4 years) by 4 years and significantly lags Otero County (74.9 years) to the south. The 4-year disadvantage versus Roosevelt reflects localized health disparities in the state's panhandle regions.
Severe Primary Care Shortage, Strong Mental Health
Quay County has just 12 primary care providers per 100K—the lowest in this county set—making routine medical care difficult to access for residents. Strikingly, the county reports 1,398 mental health providers per 100K, an outlier figure that may reflect data anomalies; nonetheless, the 10.2% uninsured rate matches the state average.
Secure Coverage and Seek Local Care
Quay County residents at 10.2% uninsured match the state rate but should explore Healthcare.gov or Medicaid to access available services and mental health support. With limited primary care nearby, having insurance is critical for traveling to distant providers when needed.
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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.