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Aztec, NM Health Statistics

33.4% of adults have obesity and 12.8% have diabetes, among about 6,201 residents.

Obesity
33.4%
#311 of 472 · about the same
Diabetes
12.8%
#383 of 472 · +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
+4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
+2.5 pts

How it compares

Largest differences from the U.S. average

Higher than the U.S.

  • Utility shutoff threat13.7% vs 8.0%
  • Received SNAP21.4% vs 12.8%
  • Tooth loss (65+)20.6% vs 12.6%

Lower than the U.S.

  • Binge drinking13.1% vs 15.9%

All health measures

Aztec, NM compared with New Mexico and the U.S.

Health outcomes

Adults withHereNMU.S.
Obesity33.4%about the same34.2%33.3%
Diagnosed diabetes12.8%+0.7 pts13.2%12.1%
High blood pressure32.7%-1.7 pts34.3%34.4%
High cholesterol (among those screened)32.9%-3.5 pts35.0%36.4%
Coronary heart disease7.9%+1.6 pts7.2%6.3%
Stroke4.4%+1.0 pts3.8%3.4%
Current asthma11.3%+1.1 pts9.9%10.2%
COPD9.1%+2.6 pts6.6%6.5%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer)7.8%about the same7.4%7.7%
Arthritis27.4%+2.2 pts25.6%25.2%
Depression24.2%+2.6 pts23.2%21.6%
All teeth lost (age 65+)20.6%+8.0 pts14.3%12.6%

Health behaviors

Adults withHereNMU.S.
Current smoking17.4%+4.6 pts13.5%12.8%
Binge drinking13.1%-2.8 pts13.7%15.9%
No leisure-time physical activity25.7%+0.5 pts25.7%25.2%
Short sleep (under 7 hours)35.5%-0.6 pts32.8%36.1%

Prevention

Adults withHereNMU.S.
No health insurance (age 18 to 64)13.6%+2.5 pts15.6%11.1%
Routine checkup in the past year69.5%-7.3 pts68.9%76.8%
Dental visit in the past year55.7%-6.0 pts61.2%61.7%
Taking blood pressure medicine (if high)73.5%-2.0 pts73.3%75.5%
Cholesterol screening80.9%-5.3 pts83.3%86.2%
Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75)58.5%-5.2 pts57.4%63.7%
Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74)62.3%-13.8 pts70.2%76.1%

Health status

Adults withHereNMU.S.
Fair or poor general health25.3%+5.5 pts24.1%19.8%
Frequent mental distress18.7%+2.2 pts16.2%16.5%
Frequent physical distress17.3%+4.0 pts15.5%13.3%

Disability

Adults withHereNMU.S.
Any disability38.6%+8.2 pts34.1%30.4%
Mobility disability17.2%+3.4 pts15.6%13.8%
Cognitive disability18.8%+4.5 pts15.6%14.3%
Hearing disability9.6%+2.8 pts8.5%6.8%
Vision disability7.8%+2.5 pts7.2%5.3%
Self-care disability5.7%+1.9 pts4.7%3.8%
Independent living disability11.9%+3.8 pts9.4%8.1%

Social needs

Adults withHereNMU.S.
Lack of social and emotional support24.9%about the same24.6%24.6%
Food insecurity in the past year22.3%+6.4 pts21.1%15.9%
Received SNAP (food stamps) in the past year21.4%+8.6 pts17.1%12.8%
Housing insecurity in the past year17.1%+4.1 pts16.6%13.0%
Threat of utility shutoff in the past year13.7%+5.7 pts11.3%8.0%
Lack of reliable transportation12.6%+4.1 pts11.1%8.5%

Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the obesity rate in Aztec, NM?
About 33.4% of adults in Aztec, NM have obesity, compared with 34.2% in New Mexico and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #311 of 472 cities and towns in New Mexico.
How common is diabetes in Aztec, NM?
About 12.8% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (New Mexico 13.2%, U.S. 12.1%).
What share of adults smoke in Aztec, NM?
About 17.4% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
How accurate are these numbers?
They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.

Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.