Sierra County Health Data
Sierra County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
261
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.5 per 100K
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 Sierra County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sierra | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sierra | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 26.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sierra | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.1% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.4% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sierra | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sierra 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
Sierra County Life Expectancy Falls Short of State and National Norms
Health data brief for Sierra County, New Mexico.
Life expectancy in Sierra County is 69.6 years, which is significantly lower than both the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports a primary care provider ratio of 44 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 261 per 100,000, slightly above the national median of 250. Approximately 21.4% of the population reports poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Sierra County is 9.1%, which is lower than the state average of 10.2% and below the national average of 10%. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the county relative to regional and national data. 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.