Counties with the shortest life expectancy in New Mexico Stacker #16. Union County - Life expectancy: 74.6 years--- 0.7 years lower than the state average #15. Curry County - Life expectancy: 74.2 years--- 1.1 years lower than the state average #14. Torrance County - Life expectancy: 73.6 years--- 1.7 years lower than the state average #13. Guadalupe County - Life expectancy: 73.3 years--- 2.0 years lower than the state average #12. Lea County - Life expectancy: 73.1 years--- 2.2 years lower than the state average Counties with the highest rates of high blood pressure in New Mexico #11. Eddy County - Life expectancy: 73.0 years--- 2.3 years lower than the state average #10. Chaves County - Life expectancy: 72.9 years--- 2.4 years lower than the state average #9. Socorro County - Life expectancy: 72.8 years--- 2.5 years lower than the state average #8. Luna County - Life expectancy: 72.6 years--- 2.7 years lower than the state average #7. Quay County - Life expectancy: 71.6 years--- 3.7 years lower than the state average These 10 car insurers have the highest market share in New Mexico #5. Cibola County (tie) - Life expectancy: 71.5 years--- 3.8 years lower than the state average #5. De Baca County (tie) - Life expectancy: 71.5 years--- 3.8 years lower than the state average #4. San Juan County - Life expectancy: 71.3 years--- 4.0 years lower than the state average #2. Rio Arriba County (tie) - Life expectancy: 70.9 years--- 4.4 years lower than the state average #2. Sierra County (tie) - Life expectancy: 70.9 years--- 4.4 years lower than the state average Counties where the most opioids are dispensed in New Mexico #1. McKinley County - Life expectancy: 65.2 years--- 10.1 years lower than the state averageThis story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 49 states. Canva