Pima County Health Data

Pima County, Arizona

Health Score

49/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.5 yr

State avg 74.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.3%

State avg 14.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

87

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

241

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Pima County, Arizona

Pima County outperforms national health averages

Residents of Pima County live an average of 76.5 years, just 2.2 years below the national average of 78.7 years. At 19.2% reporting poor or fair health, Pima performs better than the U.S. rate of 18%, reflecting strong population-level health outcomes.

Among Arizona's healthiest counties

Pima County's 76.5-year life expectancy ranks in the upper half of Arizona's 15 counties, exceeding the state average of 74.0 years. The county's health metrics reflect the reach of Tucson's medical infrastructure and higher provider density.

Santa Cruz and Pinal counties show advantages

Santa Cruz County residents live 3.4 years longer on average, while Pinal County also tops Pima in life expectancy. However, Pima leads all neighboring counties in primary care provider density at 87 per 100,000, ensuring accessible routine medical care.

Robust provider network supports coverage

Pima County boasts the highest density of primary care providers among Arizona's counties at 87 per 100,000, and an exceptional 241 mental health providers per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 11.3%, the lowest in the state, meaning most residents have access to coordinated, continuous care.

Explore your coverage options in Pima

While Pima County leads the state in insurance coverage, nearly 1 in 10 residents still lack health plans and miss out on preventive care. Visit healthcare.gov or contact one of Tucson's many community health centers to confirm your coverage or enroll in affordable insurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pima County, AZ?
Pima County has a health score of 49/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #3 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 Pima County?
Life expectancy in Pima County is 76.5 years. The Arizona state average is 74.0 years, making Pima County above the state average.
How does Pima County health compare to the Arizona average?
Pima County's health score of 49/100 is above the Arizona average of 35/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 74.0 years. The uninsured rate is 11.3% vs. 14.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Pima County?
Key health factors for Pima County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (11.3%), and primary care physician access (87:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 241:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pima County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 49/100 ("Below Average"), Pima County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arizona. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Pima County healthier than the Arizona average?
Pima County's health score of 49/100 exceeds the Arizona average of 35/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.