Valencia County Health Data
Valencia County, New Mexico
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 73.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
229
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 22.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.8
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 Valencia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Valencia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 35.4% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 31.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Valencia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 26.7% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Valencia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.5% | 66.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 68.1% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Valencia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 35.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Valencia County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Access in Valencia County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Valencia County, New Mexico.
Valencia County reports 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Regarding mental health services, the county has 229 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. General health outcomes show a life expectancy of 74.5 years. This figure exceeds the New Mexico state average of 73.7 years but sits below the national 77-year average. Additionally, 20.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the 17% found nationally. The uninsured rate in Valencia County stands at 10.8%, which is higher than the statewide rate of 10.2% and the 10% national figure. These data points summarize health access and reported status across the county based on federal data sets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Valencia 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 Valencia 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.