Santa Fe County Health Data
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
802
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Santa Fe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Santa Fe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 9.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Santa Fe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Santa Fe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.0% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 10.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 8.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Santa Fe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Santa Fe 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
Santa Fe County Life Expectancy Surpasses National and State Averages
Health data brief for Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Santa Fe County reports a life expectancy of 79.3 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years and exceeds the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years. The county also shows a high density of healthcare providers, with 110 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well above the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also high, at 802 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. However, the uninsured rate is 12.1%, which is higher than both the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Roughly 15.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These figures demonstrate how the county compares to state and national health benchmarks across multiple clinical and outcome categories. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
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Hospitals near you
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ERChristus St Vincent Regional Medical Center
ERSanta Fe Phs Indian Hospital
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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.