≈ 75
Primary care physicians per 100k
32 of 33
Counties with shortage designation
≈ 90
U.S. average PCPs per 100k
Historical data
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Long-run charts for this indicator are on the way.
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Primary care physicians per 100k | 75 | 90 |
National ranking
New Mexico ranks #26 of 35 states by physicians per 100,000.
| #1 | Utah | 2,600 |
| #2 | Rhode Island | 356 |
| #3 | New York | 341 |
| #4 | New Jersey | 315 |
| #5 | Delaware | 300 |
| #6 | Virginia | 288 |
| #7 | Michigan | 277 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 274 |
| #9 | Washington | 274 |
| #10 | Ohio | 268 |
| #11 | Florida | 268 |
| #12 | North Carolina | 258 |
| #13 | Arizona | 245 |
| #14 | New Hampshire | 240 |
| #15 | Georgia | 232 |
| #16 | Maine | 227 |
| #17 | Nevada | 215 |
| #18 | Massachusetts | 106 |
| #19 | Minnesota | 105 |
| #20 | Colorado | 100 |
| #21 | Illinois | 94 |
| #22 | Oregon | 92 |
| #23 | Missouri | 82 |
| #24 | Texas | 78 |
| #25 | Indiana | 78 |
| #26 | New Mexico | 75 |
| #27 | Montana | 56 |
| #28 | South Dakota | 51 |
| #29 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #30 | Alaska | 45 |
| #31 | California | 6.5% |
| #32 | Vermont | 6 |
| #33 | Pennsylvania | 3.1 |
| #34 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #35 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
New Mexico's healthcare access stands at ≈ 75, a key indicator for anyone evaluating healthcare access in the state. Additional figures include counties with shortage designation: 32 of 33, u.s. average pcps per 100k: ≈ 90, giving a fuller picture of healthcare access trends across New Mexico. Healthcare access in New Mexico is limited by rural physician shortages, with many counties designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas.