Mohave County Health Data
Mohave County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 74.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.1
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 Mohave County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mohave | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% | 33.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 30.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.5% | 20.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mohave | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mohave | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.7% | 70.4% | 74.9% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 61.5% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mohave | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mohave 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
Low mental health provider access in Mohave County
Health data brief for Mohave County, Arizona.
Mohave County records 81 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy stands at 72.8 years, trailing the Arizona state average of 74.0 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. For clinical care, the primary care ratio is 53 providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 70. Data shows 21.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 14.1%, a figure slightly higher than the state average of 14.0% and the 10% national rate. 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.