Yavapai County Health Data

Yavapai County, Arizona

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Yavapai County, Arizona

Yavapai County approaches national health standards

At 76.4 years, Yavapai County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 78.7 years by just 2.3 years. With only 16.6% reporting poor or fair health—below the national average of 18%—Yavapai demonstrates solid population-level health outcomes.

Among Arizona's healthiest counties

Yavapai County's 76.4-year life expectancy exceeds the state average of 74.0 years, and its 16.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the best in Arizona. The county's strong health profile reflects both its aging population demographics and accessible primary care infrastructure.

Coconino County offers similar health outcomes

Yavapai and neighboring Coconino County show comparable life expectancy and health reporting rates, both ranking above the state average. Yavapai's 55 primary care providers per 100,000 provide reasonable access compared to rural Arizona counties, though specialists remain concentrated in Phoenix.

Uninsured rates exceed state despite strong providers

Yavapai County has 16.1% of residents uninsured, above the state average of 14.0%, even though the county maintains 55 primary care providers per 100,000. Mental health support is robust at 222 providers per 100,000, yet uninsured residents often cannot afford to access these services.

Strengthen your coverage in Yavapai

One in six Yavapai County residents lack health insurance, missing out on preventive care even with good provider availability. Check healthcare.gov or visit a local Federally Qualified Health Center to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, or sliding-scale care options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Yavapai County, AZ?
Yavapai County has a health score of 48/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #4 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 Yavapai County?
Life expectancy in Yavapai County is 76.4 years. The Arizona state average is 74.0 years, making Yavapai County above the state average.
How does Yavapai County health compare to the Arizona average?
Yavapai County's health score of 48/100 is above the Arizona average of 35/100. Life expectancy is 76.4 years vs. the state average of 74.0 years. The uninsured rate is 16.1% vs. 14.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Yavapai County?
Key health factors for Yavapai County include: life expectancy (76.4 years), uninsured rate (16.1%), and primary care physician access (55:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 222:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Yavapai County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 48/100 ("Below Average"), Yavapai County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arizona. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.4 years. 16.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Yavapai County healthier than the Arizona average?
Yavapai County's health score of 48/100 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.