About Our Community:
- 27.2 % of population is older adults
- 16.0 % live below the federal poverty level
- 26.1 % of adults and 21.1 % of children do not have health insurance coverage
- 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:
- Drug addiction
- Obesity
- Mental health
Community Needs:
- Greater access to specialty care services and primary care providers
- Quality substance abuse and mental health services, including reintegration programs for those completing treatment programs
- Opportunities to engage with local officials in decision-making that impacts well-being
- More information on available resources and how to connect with them
Information provided by Yavapai County Community Health Services, 2017 Health Status of Yavapai County
