
Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in New Mexico
Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in New Mexico
The United States by April 21 had reached 569,404 deaths due to COVID-19 and more than 31.9 million cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in New Mexico using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100k residents from 4/13/2021 to 4/19/2021. Ties are broken by total new cases.
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and even every county—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. Keep reading to see where infection rates are highest in your home state.
#31. Roosevelt County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 84.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,146 (1,877 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 286 (53 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
#30. Lea County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 74.6% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,631 (8,266 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 225 (160 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.2%
#29. Union County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 64.8% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,085 (247 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 222 (9 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%

#28. Los Alamos County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 63.4% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,638 (511 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 31 (6 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.2%

#27. Cibola County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 57.7% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,699 (2,854 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.7 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 405 (108 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.1%
#26. San Miguel County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 53.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 4,905 (1,338 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 62 (17 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.1%
#25. Curry County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 45.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,363 (5,073 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 151 (74 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.5%
#24. Santa Fe County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 43.7% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,651 (10,001 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 96 (144 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.8%

#23. McKinley County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 40.8% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 17,085 (12,193 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 645 (460 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.4%
#22. Luna County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 35.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,805 (3,273 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 354 (84 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.4%
#21. Hidalgo County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 32.4% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,552 (359 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 214 (9 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
#20. Taos County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 26.8% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,036 (1,648 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 156 (51 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.2%

#19. Grant County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 26.8% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,197 (1,673 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 133 (36 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.9%

#18. Otero County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 21.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,540 (3,739 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 110 (74 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.1%
#17. Rio Arriba County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 19.7% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,111 (3,546 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.1 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 193 (75 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.5%
#16. Catron County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 19.7% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,523 (89 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 142 (5 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 16.7%
#15. De Baca County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 19.7% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,838 (137 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 57 (1 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.1%
#14. Torrance County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 18.3% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 4,495 (695 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.5 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 84 (13 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.3%
#13. Quay County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 14.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,247 (433 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 97 (8 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.1%

#12. Eddy County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 4.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,545 (6,749 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.4 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 217 (127 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.2%
#11. Bernalillo County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 7.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,259 (56,086 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.9 (6 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 135 (915 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.0%
#10. Valencia County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 7.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,578 (6,578 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 137 (105 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.7%

#9. Chaves County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 11.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,675 (8,836 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 258 (167 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.6%

#8. Sandoval County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 12.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,981 (11,712 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.7 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 152 (223 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.8%

#7. Doña Ana County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 15.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,169 (24,370 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.1 (9 new deaths, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (434 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.7%
#6. Sierra County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 16.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,737 (727 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.3 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 436 (47 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.7%

#5. Lincoln County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 36.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,287 (1,622 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 97 (19 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.5%
#4. Colfax County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 53.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,222 (743 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 385 (46 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.1%

#3. San Juan County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 102.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,408 (14,141 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.8 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 376 (466 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.2%
#2. Harding County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 125.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 1,600 (10 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: - (- total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%

#1. Socorro County
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in New Mexico: 263.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,796 (1,297 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 337 (56 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.3%



