Health data and other health statistics about 88345. The 88345 ZIP Code, which is associated with Ruidoso, NM, has an estimated uninsured (health insurance) rate of 10.3%. This is about 17% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. For adults aged 18 and older in this Ruidoso, NM region, an estimated % have high blood pressure. In regard to health risk behaviors in 88345, it is estimated that approximately % of residents sleep less than 7 hours nightly.
An estimated 89.7% of residents in the 88345 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 1% lower than the rate of 90.4% rate seen in the state of New Mexico overall and 2% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Ruidoso, NM region, approximately 49.7% have private health insurance. This compares to 55.0% of those insured in New Mexico and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 59.0% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 88345, versus 48.3% in New Mexico and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 88345, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 88345 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 89.7% | 90.4% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 49.7% | 55.0% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 59.0% | 48.3% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 81.0% | 86.7% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 39.7% | 79.1% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Ruidoso, NM region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 88345 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 88345 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 89.6% of adults in 88345 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this Lincoln County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.
The median age of 49.3 years in ZIP Code 88345 is 30% higher than the New Mexico median age of 37.8 years and is 29% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 32.6% of residents in this Ruidoso, NM region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 20.7% of New Mexico residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 1.4% of the population in ZIP Code 88345 is living below the poverty line, which is 90% lower than the percentage of the population in New Mexico living below the poverty line (14.5%) and 85% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 88345, the state of New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 88345 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,034 | $49,754 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $64,877 | $69,077 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $26,081 | $27,230 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $37,576 | $45,369 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $27,128 | $36,811 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 88345 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 8.2% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.2% | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.4% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% | 23.3% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 32.6% | 20.7% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 88345, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 88345 courtesy of loquol.
