Health Profile of Prescott, Arizona
Prescott 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
Prescott Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Prescott | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.5% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Prescott is 79.0 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.7% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,760 residents in Prescott are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,920 845 men · 1,075 women
- 75–84 4,534 2,209 men · 2,325 women
- 65–74 7,469 3,616 men · 3,853 women
- 50–64 8,838 4,232 men · 4,606 women
Younger residents
5,464 residents in Prescott are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,823 900 boys · 923 girls
- 7–12 1,644 838 boys · 806 girls
- 3–7 1,152 608 boys · 544 girls
- 0–3 846 419 boys · 426 girls
About 4,301 residents in Prescott (10.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
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% |
The rate of cancer in Prescott is about 42% higher than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Prescott is about 22% lower than in Arizona. The rate of obesity 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.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,245 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 530,690 minutes a day and 193.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Prescott is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.66 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 | 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.
Prescott, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Prescott, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott, AZ | 40,453 | 79.0 yrs #1/2 | 8.5% #1/2 | 25.6% #1/2 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 43,236 | 76.9 yrs | 9.9% | 28.1% |
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.
How healthy is Prescott, Arizona?
Prescott, 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 Prescott, Arizona?
People in Prescott, Arizona can expect to live 79.0 years on average, 0.7 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Prescott, Arizona?
8.5% of residents in Prescott, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.0 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What is the obesity rate in Prescott, Arizona?
25.6% of adults in Prescott, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.2 points below the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Prescott, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,245 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 530,690 minutes a day and 193.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Prescott is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.66 lifetimes a year.
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