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.
Explore coverage options today
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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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.