Health Profile of Prescott Valley, Arizona
Prescott Valley 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 Valley Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Prescott Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.9% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.9% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Prescott Valley is 76.9 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.9% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,711 residents in Prescott Valley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,203 414 men · 789 women
- 75–84 3,401 1,674 men · 1,727 women
- 65–74 5,781 2,666 men · 3,115 women
- 50–64 8,327 4,012 men · 4,314 women
Younger residents
8,559 residents in Prescott Valley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,619 1,396 boys · 1,223 girls
- 7–12 2,599 1,322 boys · 1,277 girls
- 3–7 1,973 930 boys · 1,042 girls
- 0–3 1,368 624 boys · 744 girls
About 3,738 residents in Prescott Valley (8.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Prescott Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.1% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Prescott Valley is about 24% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Prescott Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.0% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Prescott Valley are about the same as in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,737 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 712,102 minutes a day and 259.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Prescott Valley is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.43 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 Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.92 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Prescott Valley is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Prescott Valley, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Prescott Valley, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 43,236 | 76.9 yrs #2/2 | 9.9% #2/2 | 28.1% #2/2 |
| Prescott, AZ | 40,453 | 79.0 yrs | 8.5% | 25.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Prescott Valley, 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 Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Is Prescott Valley, Arizona a healthy place to live?
Prescott Valley, 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.
How long do people live in Prescott Valley, Arizona?
People in Prescott Valley, Arizona can expect to live 76.9 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Prescott Valley, Arizona?
9.9% of residents in Prescott Valley, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 0.6 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What percentage of Prescott Valley, Arizona residents are obese?
28.1% of adults in Prescott Valley, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.8 points below the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Prescott Valley, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,737 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 712,102 minutes a day and 259.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Prescott Valley is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.43 lifetimes a year.
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