La Paz County Health Data
La Paz County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
State avg 74.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.6 per 100K
Dentists
12.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
42.2
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 La Paz County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | La Paz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 30.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.2% | 20.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | La Paz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 16.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | La Paz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 70.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.1% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.4% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | La Paz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare La Paz 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
La Paz primary care provider ratio is roughly half the national median
Health data brief for La Paz County, Arizona.
La Paz County has 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is nearly half the national median of 70 providers. The county's mental health provider ratio is 90 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 69.3 years, which is shorter than the state average of 74.0 years and the national average of 77 years. According to federal data, 25.2% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 16.9%, which is higher than the Arizona average of 14.0% and the national average of 10%. These health indicators demonstrate differences in clinical care access and longevity between local, state, and national levels. 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.