Cochise County
ArizonaFIPS 04003
Pop. 125,4475 HospitalsSVI 0.93RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Cochise County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.8% | 12.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 34.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.2% | 14.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.8 | 5.3 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,423.849 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
71
Primary Care Physicians
57.0 per 100k
186
NPs & PAs
149.2 per 100k
76
Dentists
160
Hospital Beds
1.3 per 1,000
$10,615.85
Medicare Per Capita
1720.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Cochise County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 31.9% | — | |
| Depression | 20.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 8.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.2% | — | |
| Disability | 37.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 14.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.93
Socioeconomic Status0.71
Household Composition & Disability0.96
Minority Status & Language0.85
Housing Type & Transportation0.97
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Cochise County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Hospital | Benson | 22 | CAH |
| Canyon Vista Medical Center | Sierra Vista | 100 | |
| Copper Queen Community Hospital | Bisbee | 14 | CAH |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc. | Willcox | 24 | CAH |
| Us Army Hosp | Fort Huachuca | 92 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cochise Regional Hospital | 2015 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.