Maricopa County Health Data
Maricopa County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 74.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
214
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 Maricopa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Maricopa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.9% | 20.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Maricopa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.0% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 16.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Maricopa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 70.4% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 7.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 8.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Maricopa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Maricopa 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
Maricopa County life expectancy exceeds state and national longevity averages
Health data brief for Maricopa County, Arizona.
Residents in Maricopa County have a life expectancy of 77.5 years, which is longer than the state average of 74.0 years and slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 70 per 100,000 residents, exactly matching the national median. There are 214 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Regarding general health, 17.1% of adults report poor or fair health, mirroring the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Maricopa County is 12.5%, lower than the Arizona state average of 14.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics provide a factual comparison of health metrics for the state's most populous county. 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.