Healthcare in Ajo, AZ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.0%

5.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.7%

Arthritis

32.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

30.3%

Lack of Support

24.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.8%

Mobility

17.8%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

11.2%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Ajo has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.