Union County Health Data
Union County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
858
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
49.5
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 35.4% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 12.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 31.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 26.7% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.0% | 66.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 35.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union 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
Union County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Union County, New Mexico.
Union County reports a primary care provider ratio of 24 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county has a mental health provider ratio of 858 per 100,000, which is more than three times the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.8 years, which is nearly identical to the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 12.1%, which is higher than the state average of 10.2% and the national 10% average. These statistics provide a comparative look at health access and outcomes in the county. 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.