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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Arizona
- Greenlee County (102% of U.S. avg)
- Coconino County (102% of U.S. avg)
- Maricopa County (102% of U.S. avg)
- Apache County (95% of U.S. avg)
- La Paz County (97% of U.S. avg)
- Navajo County (97% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Arizona | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Arizona is about the same as in US, at 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Arizona is 10.6%, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Arizona | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Arizona is about 19% higher than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Arizona | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Arizona are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Arizona | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Arizona is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Arizona has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Arizona.
What is the health grade for Arizona?
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Is Arizona one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Arizona?
The life expectancy in Arizona is 78.3 years, about the same as the US average.
What percentage of Arizona residents are uninsured?
10.6% of Arizona residents are uninsured, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Arizona residents are obese?
32.8% of Arizona residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.