Apache County Health Data

Apache County, Arizona

Health Score

9/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

63.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

63.9 yr

State avg 74.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

State avg 14.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

41

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

120

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Apache County, Arizona

Apache County trails U.S. health benchmarks

Life expectancy in Apache County stands at 63.9 years, nearly 14 years below the U.S. average of 78.4 years, signaling serious underlying health challenges. The poor or fair health rate of 32.5% is roughly double the national average of 16%, indicating that more than one-third of residents report compromised health status.

Significant gap from Arizona average

Apache County's life expectancy of 63.9 years lags the Arizona state average of 74.0 years by 10.1 years, placing it among the state's lowest performers. At 13.0% uninsured, the county performs slightly better than Arizona's 14.0% state average, though healthcare access remains constrained.

Health outcomes lag similar counties

Apache County's 63.9-year life expectancy is notably lower than neighboring Navajo and Coconino counties, which exceed 75 years. The county's primary care provider rate of 41 per 100,000 residents falls short of regional peers like Coconino (82 per 100K) and Cochise (58 per 100K).

Healthcare workforce shortages limit care access

Apache County has just 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the recommended level for rural regions—making routine checkups and preventive care harder to access. Mental health resources at 120 per 100,000 are modest, yet many residents report significant health challenges that demand comprehensive care.

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With 13.0% of Apache County residents uninsured, exploring available health insurance plans is a critical first step toward improving health outcomes. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to learn about Marketplace plans, Medicaid eligibility, and tribal health benefits available to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Apache County, AZ?
Apache County has a health score of 9/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #13 out of 15 counties in Arizona (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Apache County?
Life expectancy in Apache County is 63.9 years. The Arizona state average is 74.0 years, making Apache County below the state average.
How does Apache County health compare to the Arizona average?
Apache County's health score of 9/100 is below the Arizona average of 35/100. Life expectancy is 63.9 years vs. the state average of 74.0 years. The uninsured rate is 13.0% vs. 14.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Apache County?
Key health factors for Apache County include: life expectancy (63.9 years), uninsured rate (13.0%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 120:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Apache County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 9/100 ("Below Average"), Apache County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arizona. Residents have a life expectancy of 63.9 years. 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Apache County?
Apache County's health score of 9/100 is below the Arizona average of 35/100. The uninsured rate of 13.0% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.