Overall Health Rating
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 | Flagstaff | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Flagstaff is 79.7 years, about 1.4 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Flagstaff is 9.0%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Flagstaff | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.3% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.6% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.6% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Flagstaff is about 51% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Flagstaff is about 50% lower than in Arizona. The rate of self-rated poor health in Flagstaff is about 43% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Flagstaff | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.1% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.6% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Flagstaff is about 41% lower than in Arizona. The rate of binge drinking in Flagstaff is about 30% higher than in Arizona. The rate of smoking in Flagstaff is about 27% lower than in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | Flagstaff | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.15 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Flagstaff is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Flagstaff, Arizona has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Arizona, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Flagstaff, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Flagstaff, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Flagstaff, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in Flagstaff, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Flagstaff, Arizona is 79.7 years, higher than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Flagstaff, Arizona residents are uninsured?
9.0% of Flagstaff, Arizona residents are uninsured, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Flagstaff, Arizona residents are obese?
24.6% of Flagstaff, Arizona residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arizona average of 32.8%.