Cochise County Health Data
Cochise County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 74.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
144
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Cochise County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cochise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 30.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 20.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cochise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 24.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cochise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 70.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.0% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cochise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.2% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cochise County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cochise County mental health provider density trails national median benchmarks
Health data brief for Cochise County, Arizona.
Cochise County has 144 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 providers. While life expectancy in the county is 76.1 years, which is longer than the state average of 74.0 years, it remains slightly below the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 58 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Regarding health insurance, 11.2% of the population is uninsured. This is lower than the Arizona average of 14.0% but higher than the 10% national rate. Additionally, 19.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. Data on these health factors and provider availability is updated annually by federal health agencies. Explore state-level data.
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.