Health Profile of Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale 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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A
Scottsdale Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.2% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Scottsdale is 81.3 years, about 3.0 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, lower than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.8% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
107,563 residents in Scottsdale are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 7,787 2,869 men · 4,918 women
- 75–84 18,382 8,237 men · 10,145 women
- 65–74 29,915 13,887 men · 16,027 women
- 50–64 51,479 24,885 men · 26,594 women
Younger residents
33,402 residents in Scottsdale are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 10,991 5,659 boys · 5,332 girls
- 7–12 9,685 4,716 boys · 4,969 girls
- 3–7 7,289 3,586 boys · 3,703 girls
- 0–3 5,437 2,710 boys · 2,727 girls
About 13,289 residents in Scottsdale (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.0% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Scottsdale is about 33% lower than in Arizona. The rate of heart disease in Scottsdale is about 24% lower than in Arizona. The rate of obesity in Scottsdale is about 21% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.3% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.5% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Scottsdale is about 47% lower than in Arizona. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Scottsdale is about 41% lower than in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 207,610 cigarettes a day, 6.2 million a month, or 75.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.3 million minutes a day and 833.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Scottsdale is 81.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 20 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 | Scottsdale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.85 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Scottsdale is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Scottsdale, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Scottsdale, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale, AZ | 235,619 | 81.3 yrs #2/2 | 5.2% #2/2 | 26.0% #1/2 |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 23,789 | 82.2 yrs | 4.5% | 26.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Scottsdale, Arizona has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Arizona, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Is Scottsdale, Arizona a healthy place to live?
Scottsdale, Arizona has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Scottsdale, Arizona?
People in Scottsdale, Arizona can expect to live 81.3 years on average, 3.0 years longer than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What percentage of Scottsdale, Arizona residents are uninsured?
5.2% of residents in Scottsdale, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 5.3 points below the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
What percentage of Scottsdale, Arizona residents are obese?
26.0% of adults in Scottsdale, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.8 points below the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Scottsdale, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 207,610 cigarettes a day, 6.2 million a month, or 75.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.3 million minutes a day and 833.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Scottsdale is 81.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.05 lifetimes a day, or 20 lifetimes a year.
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