Union County Health Data
Union County, New Mexico
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Union County, New Mexico
Union slightly below national life expectancy
Union County residents live 73.8 years on average, about 5 years short of the U.S. life expectancy of 79 years. The 24.8% poor or fair health rate significantly exceeds the national 15% average, indicating substantial chronic disease and health management gaps.
Below-average health, high uninsured rate
Union's 73.8-year life expectancy nearly matches New Mexico's 73.7-year average, placing it squarely in the state's middle tier. However, the 24.8% poor/fair health rate and 12.1% uninsured rate both exceed state averages, suggesting compounded barriers to healthcare access and wellness.
Limited provider access in isolated county
Union's 73.8-year life expectancy ranks below most regional peers except Socorro (71.0 years) and Sierra (69.6 years), trailing Taos and Sandoval significantly. The county's critical shortage of 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than a quarter of Santa Fe's supply—isolates residents from preventive care.
Severe provider shortage meets high uninsured rate
Union's 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represent one of the state's most severe shortages, forcing residents to travel across county lines for care. The 12.1% uninsured rate—tied with Santa Fe despite vastly different incomes—suggests affordability and enrollment barriers compound the provider access crisis.
Take control with health insurance
More than 1 in 8 Union County residents lack coverage, making it impossible to manage the chronic disease affecting nearly a quarter of the population. Visit Healthcare.gov or call New Mexico's marketplace to explore Medicaid, subsidized plans, and resources—enrollment is your first step toward care access.
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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.