San Juan County Health Data

San Juan County has a health score of 16/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #32 out of 33 counties in New Mexico (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in San Juan County is 69.8 years. The New Mexico state average is 73.7 years, making San Juan County below the state average.

San Juan County's health score of 16/100 is below the New Mexico average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 69.8 years vs. the state average of 73.7 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8% vs. 10.2% statewide.

Key health factors for San Juan County include: life expectancy (69.8 years), uninsured rate (12.8%), and primary care physician access (53:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 282:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 16/100 ("Below Average"), San Juan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in New Mexico. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.8 years. 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

San Juan County's health score of 16/100 is below the New Mexico average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 12.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.