Counties with the shortest life expectancy in New Mexico

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#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

#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

#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

#1. McKinley County

- Life expectancy: 65.2 years
--- 10.1 years lower than the state average

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 49 states.

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