Sandoval County Health Data
Sandoval County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
403
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.1 per 100K
Dentists
9.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Sandoval County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sandoval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sandoval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sandoval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.3% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sandoval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sandoval County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sandoval County Uninsured Rate Drops Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Sandoval County, New Mexico.
The uninsured rate in Sandoval County is 7.9%, a figure that is lower than the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for county residents is 76.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 73.7 years but remains slightly below the national average of 77 years. In terms of provider access, the county has 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly reaching the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 403 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. Approximately 19.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics illustrate the county's health coverage and clinical resource levels in relation to broader geographic trends. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Sandoval County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.