Health Profile of San Tan Valley, Arizona
San Tan 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
San Tan Valley Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | San Tan Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in San Tan Valley is 79.5 years, about 1.2 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,942 residents in San Tan Valley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 769 276 men · 493 women
- 75–84 2,509 1,305 men · 1,204 women
- 65–74 7,754 3,500 men · 4,255 women
- 50–64 14,910 6,999 men · 7,910 women
Younger residents
28,475 residents in San Tan Valley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,475 4,119 boys · 4,356 girls
- 7–12 8,881 4,362 boys · 4,519 girls
- 3–7 6,599 3,259 boys · 3,340 girls
- 0–3 4,520 2,222 boys · 2,298 girls
About 1,706 residents in San Tan Valley (1.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | San Tan Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.0% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in San Tan Valley is about 47% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in San Tan Valley is about 40% lower than in Arizona. The rate of cancer in San Tan Valley is about 36% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | San Tan Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.0% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in San Tan Valley is about 22% higher than in Arizona. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in San Tan Valley is about 20% lower than in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 143,732 cigarettes a day, 4.3 million a month, or 52.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 577.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in San Tan Valley is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 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 | San Tan Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.89 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in San Tan Valley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
San Tan Valley, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How San Tan Valley, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 102,207 | 79.5 yrs #3/3 | 9.0% #3/3 | 34.7% #2/3 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 67,869 | 80.6 yrs | 5.9% | 28.6% |
| Florence, AZ | 22,129 | 81.2 yrs | 7.6% | 37.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, San Tan 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 San Tan Valley, Arizona.
What is the health grade for San Tan Valley, Arizona?
San Tan 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.
What is the life expectancy in San Tan Valley, Arizona?
People in San Tan Valley, Arizona can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 1.2 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What percentage of San Tan Valley, Arizona residents are uninsured?
9.0% of residents in San Tan Valley, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.5 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What is the obesity rate in San Tan Valley, Arizona?
34.7% of adults in San Tan Valley, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.9 points above the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
Which health problem stands out most in San Tan Valley, Arizona?
Compared with Arizona as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.2%, about 22% higher than the Arizona rate of 14.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in San Tan Valley, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 143,732 cigarettes a day, 4.3 million a month, or 52.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.6 million minutes a day and 577.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in San Tan Valley is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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