Navajo County Health Data
Navajo County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Navajo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Navajo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% | 30.6% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 20.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Navajo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Navajo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.1% | 70.4% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.6% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.0% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Navajo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 37.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Navajo County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Navajo County trails state averages
Health data brief for Navajo County, Arizona.
Residents of Navajo County have an average life expectancy of 67.1 years, a figure nearly seven years shorter than the Arizona state average of 74.0 years and nearly ten years below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 15.4%, exceeding the state's 14.0% average and the 10% national rate. In terms of provider access, the county has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70, and 106 mental health providers per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 250. Data also indicates that 25.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level health 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.