Section 1: Community Health Data — 100% Facts & Figures

Community Health Overview

This section presents an introduction to community health and well-being across New Mexico counties. The charts below display four key indicators that together give a picture of how communities are doing when it comes to physical health, preventive care, and access to health-supporting resources.

Statewide averages are shown for comparison. You can de-select counties in the chart legend to isolate individual county values, and use the interactive menus to explore your county in detail.

This interactive content is best viewed on a larger screen. On mobile, you can still tap and scroll within each chart.

Indicators at a glance — statewide averages

19% statewide

Poor or Fair Physical Health

Proportion of adults who rate their physical health as poor or fair.

76% statewide

Access to Exercise Opportunities

Residents living near parks, gyms, or other locations that support physical activity.

11% statewide

Lack of Health Insurance

Adults without health insurance, limiting access to preventive and routine care.

40% statewide

Flu Vaccine Use

Adults who received a flu vaccination — a marker of preventive healthcare utilization.

Health Indicators by County

The chart below illustrates how these four indicators vary across counties. Statewide averages can be compared with individual county values by de-selecting counties in the legend at the top of the chart, which allows the numeric value for each bar to appear.

For example, Santa Fe County reports 16% of residents self-reporting poor or fair physical health, compared with the statewide average of 19%.

How to read this chart

By displaying counties side by side, these visuals make it easier to compare broad patterns and identify areas where access to health services and community conditions vary across the state. De-select counties in the legend to see individual values more clearly.

Alcohol Use, Smoking & Drug Overdose Deaths

The figure below summarizes alcohol use, smoking, and drug overdose deaths across New Mexico counties.³ The chart presents four measures:

• Excessive drinking (16% statewide): The percentage of adults who report binge or heavy drinking.

• Alcohol-involved driving deaths (29% statewide): Motor vehicle deaths where alcohol was a contributing factor.

• Adults who currently smoke (14% statewide): The percentage of adults who report current cigarette smoking.

• Drug Overdose Deaths (4.5% statewide): Percentage of all deaths caused by drug poisoning. Because overdose deaths are relatively rare—especially in smaller counties—percentages may be unstable or suppressed and should be interpreted with caution.

How to read this chart

This visual is interactive — use the dropdown menu at the top of the chart to choose a different county. The chart automatically updates to show that county's results. For example, Mora County reports similar or slightly lower rates across all these measures compared with statewide averages (13% excessive drinking; 13% alcohol-involved driving deaths; 14% currently smoking).

3. This data is only available from the 2024 New Mexico County Health Rankings.

1. 100% Community data are from a resident survey completed by 11,305 county residents between 2019–2024. Data reflect individuals who completed the survey.

2. Data are presented from the 2024 and 2025 New Mexico County Health Rankings data and resources, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, accessed via the New Mexico Data and Resources page: countyhealthrankings.org