Apache County Health Data
Apache County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
32.5%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Apache County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Apache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 30.6% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 20.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Apache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.1% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 8.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Apache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.8% | 70.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.6% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 10.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 58.0% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 8.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Apache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Apache County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Apache County life expectancy spans thirteen years less than national average
Health data brief for Apache County, Arizona.
Residents in Apache County have an average life expectancy of 63.9 years, which is roughly 13 years shorter than the national average of 77 years. This figure also remains lower than the Arizona state average of 74.0 years. Data from the CDC shows that 32.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, nearly double the national rate of 17%. Access to healthcare services involves 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a lower density than the national median of 70 providers. The county also reports 120 mental health providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 13.0%, which is lower than the state average of 14.0% but higher than the 10% seen across the country. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.