San Juan County Health Data
San Juan County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
282
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.9%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.9 per 100K
Dentists
14.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.7
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 San Juan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 35.4% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 31.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.1% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.7% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 57.6% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 10.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Juan County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
San Juan County uninsured rate higher than state average
Health data brief for San Juan County, New Mexico.
San Juan County has an uninsured rate of 12.8%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in the county is 69.8 years, shorter than the state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Self-reported health data shows that 24.9% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The county has 282 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 250. There are 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. These statistics are based on findings from the CDC and HHS. 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.