Health Profile of Tucson, Arizona
Tucson 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
Tucson Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Tucson | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.8% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Tucson is 76.7 years, about 1.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.8%, higher than the Arizona average of 10.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.7% of residents, lower than the Arizona average of 19.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
164,099 residents in Tucson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 10,415 3,550 men · 6,864 women
- 75–84 24,966 10,587 men · 14,379 women
- 65–74 43,740 19,868 men · 23,872 women
- 50–64 84,978 41,065 men · 43,914 women
Younger residents
100,940 residents in Tucson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 29,268 15,277 boys · 13,992 girls
- 7–12 29,636 14,915 boys · 14,721 girls
- 3–7 24,083 11,989 boys · 12,094 girls
- 0–3 17,953 9,094 boys · 8,859 girls
About 30,367 residents in Tucson (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Tucson | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.2% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Tucson is about 22% lower than in Arizona. The rate of diabetes in Tucson is about 20% lower than in Arizona. The rate of cancer in Tucson is about 16% lower than in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Tucson | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.6% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Tucson are about the same as in Arizona.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 764,376 cigarettes a day, 22.9 million a month, or 279.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 8.4 million minutes a day and 3.1 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tucson is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.21 lifetimes a day, or 76 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 | Tucson | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.57 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Tucson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Tucson, AZ Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tucson, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 533,483 | 76.7 yrs #3/3 | 10.8% #3/3 | 30.2% #2/3 |
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 53,988 | 84.1 yrs | 3.9% | 23.0% |
| Drexel Heights, AZ | 27,929 | 78.8 yrs | 9.9% | 32.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tucson, 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 Tucson, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Tucson, Arizona?
Tucson, 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 Tucson, Arizona?
People in Tucson, Arizona can expect to live 76.7 years on average, 1.6 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3.
What percentage of Tucson, Arizona residents are uninsured?
10.8% of residents in Tucson, Arizona have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, about the same as the Arizona rate of 10.5%.
How common is obesity in Tucson, Arizona?
30.2% of adults in Tucson, Arizona are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.6 points below the Arizona rate of 32.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Tucson, Arizona go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 764,376 cigarettes a day, 22.9 million a month, or 279.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 8.4 million minutes a day and 3.1 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tucson is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.21 lifetimes a day, or 76 lifetimes a year.
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