Santa Cruz County Health Data
Santa Cruz County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 74.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.3%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Santa Cruz County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Santa Cruz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 30.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 16.6% | 20.9% | 24.1% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Santa Cruz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.0% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Santa Cruz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.2% | 70.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.0% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Santa Cruz | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Santa Cruz County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
One in five Santa Cruz County residents lacks health insurance
Health data brief for Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Santa Cruz County has an uninsured rate of 20.0%, double the national average of 10% and significantly higher than the Arizona state average of 14.0%. Life expectancy in the county is 79.9 years, notably higher than the state average of 74.0 years and the national benchmark of 77 years. Provider access is lower than national medians, with 38 primary care providers and 57 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Data shows that 25.3% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national 17% average. 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.