San Miguel County Health Data
San Miguel County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.9 per 100K
Dentists
18.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.9
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 Miguel County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Miguel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Miguel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Miguel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.4% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.7% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Miguel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Miguel County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
San Miguel County Records Exceptional Mental Health Provider Density
Health data brief for San Miguel County, New Mexico.
San Miguel County records a mental health provider ratio of 1,102 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is more than four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical density contrasts with primary care availability, where the county reports 48 providers per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, slightly higher than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.6%, which is lower than the statewide rate of 10.2% and the national 10% average. Approximately 21.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The county’s health profile reflects a mix of high specialist access and broader health indicators that deviate from both state and national norms. 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.