Health Profile of Bullhead City, Arizona
Bullhead City 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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C
Bullhead City Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.4% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bullhead City is 73.8 years, about 4.5 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.7% of residents, higher than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,985 residents in Bullhead City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 943 332 men · 611 women
- 75–84 4,054 2,104 men · 1,951 women
- 65–74 7,021 3,448 men · 3,574 women
- 50–64 8,967 4,186 men · 4,781 women
Younger residents
6,405 residents in Bullhead City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,944 1,039 boys · 904 girls
- 7–12 1,852 1,055 boys · 796 girls
- 3–7 1,469 850 boys · 619 girls
- 0–3 1,141 653 boys · 488 girls
About 5,754 residents in Bullhead City (14.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.5% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.5% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Bullhead City is about 27% higher than in Arizona. The rate of cancer in Bullhead City is about 18% higher than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Bullhead City is about 17% higher than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.7% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.6% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bullhead City is about 28% higher than in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 74,564 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 27.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 820,205 minutes a day and 299.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bullhead City is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.71 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 | Bullhead City | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.02 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bullhead City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bullhead City, Arizona has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Arizona, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bullhead City, Arizona.
How healthy is Bullhead City, Arizona?
Bullhead City, Arizona has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Bullhead City, Arizona?
People in Bullhead City, Arizona can expect to live 73.8 years on average, 4.5 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Bullhead City, Arizona?
9.4% of residents in Bullhead City, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.1 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What percentage of Bullhead City, Arizona residents are obese?
36.5% of adults in Bullhead City, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.7 points above the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Bullhead City, Arizona?
Compared with Arizona as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 33.6%, about 28% higher than the Arizona rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bullhead City, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 74,564 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 27.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 820,205 minutes a day and 299.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bullhead City is 73.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.71 lifetimes a year.
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