Health Profile of Apache County, Arizona
Apache County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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D
Apache County Well below averageLeast healthy county in Arizona
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 18.2% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 26.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Apache County is 75.7 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.2%, higher than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 26.8% of residents, higher than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,630 residents in Apache County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 931 279 men · 652 women
- 75–84 2,964 1,410 men · 1,554 women
- 65–74 5,980 2,840 men · 3,140 women
- 50–64 11,756 5,662 men · 6,094 women
Younger residents
16,934 residents in Apache County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,457 2,725 boys · 2,732 girls
- 7–12 5,032 2,520 boys · 2,512 girls
- 3–7 3,726 1,863 boys · 1,863 girls
- 0–3 2,719 1,357 boys · 1,363 girls
About 3,625 residents in Apache County (5.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Apache County | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.0% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Apache County is about 35% higher than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Apache County | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 26.8% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Apache County is about 38% higher than in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 129,807 cigarettes a day, 3.9 million a month, or 47.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 521.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Apache County is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.91 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Apache County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Apache County, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Apache County, AZ is typical in size for this group, 65,339 residents against a local median of 70,433, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Apache County, AZ breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 40% above the local median of 12.9% at 18.2%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 10.4% on uninsured, so Apache County, AZ sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Apache County, AZ has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County, AZ | 65,339 | 75.7 yrs #6/6 | 18.2% #6/6 | 35.4% #4/6 |
| Navajo County, AZ | 105,853 | 76.7 yrs | 15.9% | 34.4% |
| McKinley County, NM | 70,433 | 76.1 yrs | 16.8% | 40.5% |
| Cibola County, NM | 26,844 | 77.0 yrs | 11.9% | 38.7% |
| San Juan County, NM | 121,321 | 78.4 yrs | 12.9% | 34.2% |
| Catron County, NM | 3,743 | 78.7 yrs | 6.3% | 28.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Apache County, Arizona has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Arizona, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Apache County, Arizona?
Apache County, Arizona has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
Is Apache County, Arizona one of the healthiest counties in Arizona?
No. Apache County ranks last of 15 counties in Arizona by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Apache County, Arizona?
People in Apache County, Arizona can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 2.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Apache County, Arizona?
18.2% of residents in Apache County, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 7.7 points above the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Apache County, Arizona?
35.4% of adults in Apache County, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.5 points above the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Apache County, Arizona?
Compared with Arizona as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 26.8%, about 38% higher than the Arizona rate of 19.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Apache County, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 129,807 cigarettes a day, 3.9 million a month, or 47.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 521.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Apache County is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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