Gila County Health Data
Gila County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
State avg 74.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.3%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.8 per 100K
Dentists
9.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Gila County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gila | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 30.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 20.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gila | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 24.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gila | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 70.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.5% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.1% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gila | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gila 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
Gila County mental health provider access trails national median by significant margin
Health data brief for Gila County, Arizona.
Gila County reports 93 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure much lower than the national median of 250 providers. Life expectancy in the county is 69.6 years, which is shorter than both the state average of 74.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.3% of adults in Gila County report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 45 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. Regarding health coverage, 15.2% of the population is uninsured. This rate is higher than the Arizona average of 14.0% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are compiled from federal reporting systems and provide a snapshot of health metrics relative to broader geographic trends. 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.