Rio Arriba County Health Data
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
547
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.8 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.4
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 Rio Arriba County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rio Arriba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rio Arriba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rio Arriba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.6% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rio Arriba | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 35.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rio Arriba County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rio Arriba County reports higher poor or fair health rate
Health data brief for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
In Rio Arriba County, 25.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 69.3 years, falling below the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to mental health care is higher than the national norm, with 547 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. However, the primary care provider ratio is 50 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 9.1%, which is lower than the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.