Navajo County Health Data

Navajo County, Arizona

Health Score

9/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

67.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

67.1 yr

State avg 74.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.4%

State avg 14.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

63

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

106

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Navajo County, Arizona

Navajo County faces significant health crisis

Life expectancy in Navajo County reaches just 67.1 years—more than 11 years below the national average of 78.7 years. Over one in four residents report poor or fair health, the highest rate among Arizona's counties and well above the national average of 18%.

Lowest life expectancy in Arizona

Navajo County's 67.1-year life expectancy ranks last among Arizona's 15 counties, trailing the state average by 6.9 years. At 25.6% poor/fair health, the county faces the most acute health challenges in the state.

Apache and Coconino counties fare better

Adjacent Coconino County residents live approximately 7 years longer, and nearby Apache County shows better health outcomes overall. Navajo's geographic isolation and limited healthcare infrastructure compounds these disparities compared to more urbanized neighboring counties.

Uninsured rate and provider shortage collide

Navajo County has 15.4% of residents uninsured, slightly above the state average, with 63 primary care providers per 100,000 people serving a scattered rural population. Mental health capacity at 106 providers per 100,000 is modest, leaving many residents traveling long distances for essential care.

Coverage is the first step to better health

More than one in six Navajo County residents lack health insurance, delaying critical screenings and medications. Explore Medicaid enrollment, tribal health resources, and ACA marketplace plans at healthcare.gov to find affordable coverage and local providers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Navajo County, AZ?
Navajo County has a health score of 9/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #14 out of 15 counties in Arizona (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Navajo County?
Life expectancy in Navajo County is 67.1 years. The Arizona state average is 74.0 years, making Navajo County below the state average.
How does Navajo County health compare to the Arizona average?
Navajo County's health score of 9/100 is below the Arizona average of 35/100. Life expectancy is 67.1 years vs. the state average of 74.0 years. The uninsured rate is 15.4% vs. 14.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Navajo County?
Key health factors for Navajo County include: life expectancy (67.1 years), uninsured rate (15.4%), and primary care physician access (63:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 106:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Navajo County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 9/100 ("Below Average"), Navajo County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arizona. Residents have a life expectancy of 67.1 years. 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Navajo County?
Navajo County's health score of 9/100 is below the Arizona average of 35/100. The uninsured rate of 15.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.