Valencia County

New MexicoFIPS 35061

Pop. 76,2050 HospitalsSVI 0.88RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Valencia County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricValencia CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence11.5%11.7%
Adult Obesity35.5%34.6%
Uninsured Rate10.8%10.2%
PCPs per 10K3.05.3
Premature Death (YPLL)11,779.074

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

14
Primary Care Physicians
17.7 per 100k
81
NPs & PAs
102.3 per 100k
24
Dentists
6
Hospital Beds
0.1 per 1,000
$9,155.24
Medicare Per Capita
1506.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorValencia CountyState Avg 
Diabetes15.1%
Obesity36.2%
Depression22.5%
Frequent Mental Distress16.8%
COPD7.5%
Current Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Stroke4.2%
High Blood Pressure35.8%
Poor General Health27.7%
Disability37.6%
No Leisure Physical Activity29.9%
Binge Drinking13.3%
Uninsured18.8%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Valencia County has no hospital. 7 of New Mexico's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in New Mexico

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.88
Socioeconomic Status0.83
Household Composition & Disability0.93
Minority Status & Language0.96
Housing Type & Transportation0.62

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
Dental Health
Not Designated
Mental Health
Not Designated

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Valencia County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
New Mexico Behavioral Healthcare LlcBernalillo1225.3 mi
Va HospBernalillo48326.7 mi
Albuquerque - Amg Specialty Hospital, LlcBernalillo5326.8 mi
Haven Behavioral Hospital of AlbuquerqueBernalillo4826.8 mi
Presbyterian Healthcare TransplantBernalillo026.9 mi

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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.