Roosevelt County Health Data
Roosevelt County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
303
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.1
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 Roosevelt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Roosevelt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 31.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.1% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Roosevelt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| 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 | Roosevelt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.9% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Roosevelt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 35.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Roosevelt County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Roosevelt County exceeds New Mexico average
Health data brief for Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
Roosevelt County reports a life expectancy of 74.4 years, which is longer than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 303 per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 250. In other health metrics, 21.0% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Roosevelt County is 11.1%, exceeding both the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Primary care access includes 42 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. All reported figures are verbatim from federal health datasets. 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.