Socorro County Health Data
Socorro County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
201
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.5
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 Socorro County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Socorro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Socorro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Socorro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.7% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.1% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Socorro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Socorro 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
Socorro County Reports High Percentage of Residents in Fair Health
Health data brief for Socorro County, New Mexico.
In Socorro County, 27.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.0 years, which is lower than both the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The clinical landscape shows 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 201 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, slightly higher than the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national 10% average. These data points from federal and state sources highlight the county’s position relative to state and national health indicators. 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.