Health Profile of Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa 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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B
Maricopa Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Maricopa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.7% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Maricopa is 78.7 years, about 0.4 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.2% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,981 residents in Maricopa are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 286 135 men · 150 women
- 75–84 1,829 932 men · 897 women
- 65–74 5,182 2,462 men · 2,720 women
- 50–64 9,684 4,812 men · 4,872 women
Younger residents
17,198 residents in Maricopa are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,074 2,674 boys · 2,400 girls
- 7–12 5,309 2,669 boys · 2,639 girls
- 3–7 3,978 1,868 boys · 2,110 girls
- 0–3 2,836 1,288 boys · 1,549 girls
About 1,138 residents in Maricopa (1.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Maricopa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.8% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.7% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Maricopa is about 51% lower than in Arizona. The rate of cancer in Maricopa is about 42% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Maricopa is about 41% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Maricopa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.5% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Maricopa is about 21% higher than in Arizona. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Maricopa is about 18% lower than in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,943 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 978,373 minutes a day and 357.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Maricopa is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.64 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 | Maricopa | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.94 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Maricopa is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Maricopa, Arizona has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Maricopa, Arizona.
Is Maricopa, Arizona a healthy place to live?
Maricopa, Arizona has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Maricopa, Arizona?
People in Maricopa, Arizona can expect to live 78.7 years on average, about the same as the Arizona average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Maricopa, Arizona?
9.7% of residents in Maricopa, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 0.8 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Maricopa, Arizona?
35.2% of adults in Maricopa, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points above the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in Maricopa, Arizona?
Compared with Arizona as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.1%, about 21% higher than the Arizona rate of 14.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Maricopa, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,943 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 978,373 minutes a day and 357.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Maricopa is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.64 lifetimes a year.
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