Torrance County Health Data
Torrance County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 6.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.7
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 Torrance County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Torrance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Torrance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Torrance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.3% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.9% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Torrance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 35.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Torrance 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
Torrance County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Standards
Health data brief for Torrance County, New Mexico.
Torrance County has a primary care provider ratio of 7 per 100,000 residents, which is exactly one-tenth of the national median of 70 per 100,000. Other clinical measures include a mental health provider ratio of 179 per 100,000, which falls below the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 72.8 years, below the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 24.5%, higher than the national benchmark of 17%. Regarding insurance coverage, 9.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate lower than the New Mexico state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. These statistics highlight a significant difference in local provider availability compared to national health infrastructure standards. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Torrance County, New Mexico
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Torrance County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.