Pinal County Health Data

Pinal County, Arizona

Health Score

50/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

78.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.1 yr

State avg 74.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.2%

State avg 14.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

18

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

90

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Pinal County, Arizona

Pinal County leads Arizona in life expectancy

At 78.1 years, Pinal County residents live nearly as long as the U.S. average of 78.7 years, placing the county among Arizona's healthiest. With 19.6% reporting poor or fair health, Pinal matches the national average, suggesting strong underlying population health.

Highest life expectancy in Arizona

Pinal County's 78.1-year life expectancy ranks first among Arizona's 15 counties, exceeding the state average of 74.0 years by 4.1 years. This demographic advantage reflects both population composition and access to healthcare resources.

Pinal outpaces Pima and Santa Cruz

Pinal residents live longer than those in neighboring Pima County (76.5 years) and rival Santa Cruz County's 79.9-year average. However, Pinal's primary care provider density at just 18 per 100,000 is the lowest in the state, creating an access paradox.

Strong insurance coverage masks access gaps

Pinal County's 13.2% uninsured rate is below the state average, yet the county has only 18 primary care providers per 100,000—a critical shortage. With 90 mental health providers per 100,000, the county offers psychiatric support, but patients often travel for routine medical care.

Get covered and find care in Pinal

Most Pinal County residents have health insurance, but nearly 1 in 7 still lack coverage, and provider shortages mean longer wait times for appointments. Check healthcare.gov to confirm your coverage and ask your provider about telehealth options to overcome distance barriers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pinal County, AZ?
Pinal County has a health score of 50/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #2 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 Pinal County?
Life expectancy in Pinal County is 78.1 years. The Arizona state average is 74.0 years, making Pinal County above the state average.
How does Pinal County health compare to the Arizona average?
Pinal County's health score of 50/100 is above the Arizona average of 35/100. Life expectancy is 78.1 years vs. the state average of 74.0 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2% vs. 14.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Pinal County?
Key health factors for Pinal County include: life expectancy (78.1 years), uninsured rate (13.2%), and primary care physician access (18:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 90:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pinal County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 50/100 ("Below Average"), Pinal County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arizona. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.1 years. 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Pinal County healthier than the Arizona average?
Pinal County's health score of 50/100 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. Pinal County has better primary care access (18:1 ratio) than the state average (53:1).

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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.