Graham County Health Data
Graham County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 Graham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 30.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 20.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 16.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.2% | 70.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 54.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.9% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 37.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Graham County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Graham County mental health provider ratio lags behind state and national norms
Health data brief for Graham County, Arizona.
Graham County has 58 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county also reports 41 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 73.5 years, slightly shorter than the state average of 74.0 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. About 21.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate in Graham County is 11.3%, which is lower than the state average of 14.0% but slightly higher than the national average of 10%. These data points from the CDC and NPPES quantify local health provider density and resident health status compared to wider benchmarks. 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.