Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.9% | 10.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Yuma is 77.6 years, about 0.7 years shorter than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Yuma is 12.9%, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Yuma | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.2% | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Yuma are about the same as in Arizona.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Yuma | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.5% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Yuma is about 15% lower than in Arizona.
Air Quality
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.11 | 5.32 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Yuma is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Yuma, Arizona has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Arizona, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Yuma, Arizona.
What is the health grade for Yuma, Arizona?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Yuma, Arizona.
What is the life expectancy in Yuma, Arizona?
The life expectancy in Yuma, Arizona is 77.6 years, lower than the Arizona average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Yuma, Arizona residents are uninsured?
12.9% of Yuma, Arizona residents are uninsured, higher than the Arizona average of 10.6%.
What percentage of Yuma, Arizona residents are obese?
37.2% of Yuma, Arizona residents are classified as obese, higher than the Arizona average of 32.8%.