Pima County Health Data
Pima County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Pima County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pima | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 30.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.6% | 20.9% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pima | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pima | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 70.4% | 74.9% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.9% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pima | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pima 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
Pima County exceeds national median for primary care access
Health data brief for Pima County, Arizona.
Pima County maintains 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's mental health provider ratio is 241 per 100,000, which sits just below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, exceeding the Arizona average of 74.0 years but slightly behind the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 11.3% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the state's 14.0% average but higher than the national 10% rate. Survey data shows 19.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationwide. 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.