Taos County Health Data
Taos County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
869
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.6 per 100K
Dentists
17.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.2
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 Taos County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.7% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taos | 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) | 61.8% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taos | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 35.5% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taos County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Taos County Mental Health Provider Density Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Taos County, New Mexico.
Taos County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 869 per 100,000 residents, a concentration more than triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also above the national median, with 87 providers per 100,000 compared to the national figure of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 76.5 years, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years but just below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.3%, exceeding both the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.9% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These metrics describe the local health resource environment and population health outcomes using verified 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.