Socorro County Health Data

Socorro County has a health score of 20/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #30 out of 33 counties in New Mexico (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Socorro County is 71.0 years. The New Mexico state average is 73.7 years, making Socorro County below the state average.

Socorro County's health score of 20/100 is below the New Mexico average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 71.0 years vs. the state average of 73.7 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4% vs. 10.2% statewide.

Key health factors for Socorro County include: life expectancy (71.0 years), uninsured rate (10.4%), and primary care physician access (43:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 201:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 20/100 ("Below Average"), Socorro County faces health challenges compared to other counties in New Mexico. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.0 years. 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Socorro County's health score of 20/100 is below the New Mexico average of 38/100. The uninsured rate of 10.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.