About Our Community:
- 29.9% of population is older adults
- 20% of children live below the federal poverty level
- 13.4% of people under 65 do not have health insurance
- 87.7% report being able to see a doctor when needed
Life Expectancy:
- 81.6 years for women
- 75.7 years for men
County Strengths:
- Strong network of partners and collaborators
- Expansive parklands for outdoor physical activity
- Yavapai County ranks 1st out of 15 Arizona counties for healthy behaviors
- Has lower incidences of mortality related to cancer and diabetes
- Has good economic opportunities
Most Pressing Local Health Issues:
- Substance Abuse
- Adult Smoking
- Deaths of Despair – 70.4 per 100K – almost double the US rate
Community Needs:
- Shortfall of affordable housing relative to community’s low-income population
- Promotion of public transportation offered in community
