Yavapai County Health Data
Yavapai County, Arizona
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 74.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
222
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 21.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.4
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 Yavapai County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yavapai | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.6% | 33.7% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% | 30.6% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yavapai | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 24.4% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yavapai | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 70.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 54.0% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 61.4% | 66.5% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yavapai | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yavapai County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Yavapai County reports lower health distress than national average
Health data brief for Yavapai County, Arizona.
In Yavapai County, 16.6% of residents report poor or fair health, placing the county slightly below the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 16.1%, which is higher than the Arizona average of 14.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 76.4 years, exceeding the state average of 74.0 years but slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. Access to care includes 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70, and 222 mental health providers per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 250. 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.