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 | Prescott | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.4% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Prescott is 79.0 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Prescott is 8.4%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Prescott | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.4% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.6% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Prescott is about 42% higher than in Arizona. The rate of self-rated poor health in Prescott is about 29% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Prescott is about 22% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Prescott | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.8% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.7% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Prescott is about 29% lower than in Arizona. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Prescott is about 21% lower than in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | Prescott | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.77 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Prescott is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Prescott, Arizona has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Prescott, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Prescott, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Prescott, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in Prescott, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Prescott, Arizona is 79.0 years, higher than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Prescott, Arizona residents are uninsured?
8.4% of Prescott, Arizona residents are uninsured, lower than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Prescott, Arizona residents are obese?
25.6% of Prescott, Arizona residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arizona average of 32.8%.