Chaves County
New MexicoFIPS 35005
Pop. 65,1573 HospitalsSVI 0.97RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Chaves County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.0% | 11.7% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.0% | 34.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.0% | 10.2% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.2 | 5.3 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,483.897 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
44
Primary Care Physicians
69.2 per 100k
79
NPs & PAs
124.3 per 100k
34
Dentists
217
Hospital Beds
3.4 per 1,000
$10,532.52
Medicare Per Capita
1627.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Chaves County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.9% | — | |
| Depression | 24.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.3% | — | |
| Disability | 39.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 20.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.97
Socioeconomic Status0.87
Household Composition & Disability0.99
Minority Status & Language0.94
Housing Type & Transportation0.89
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Chaves County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico Medical Center | Roswell | 149 | Rural |
| Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell | Roswell | 27 | Rural |
| New Mexico Rehabilitation Center | Roswell | 43 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.