Overall Health Rating
Least healthy county in Arizona
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 20.4% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Apache County is 75.7 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Apache County is 20.4%, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 26.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Apache County is about 38% higher than in Arizona. 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.
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.
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?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Apache County, Arizona.
Is Apache County, Arizona one of the healthiest counties in Arizona?
No. %s ranks last of %d %s in %s by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Apache County, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Apache County, Arizona is 75.7 years, lower than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Apache County, Arizona residents are uninsured?
20.4% of Apache County, Arizona residents are uninsured, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Apache County, Arizona residents are obese?
35.4% of Apache County, Arizona residents are classified as obese, higher than the Arizona average of 32.8%.