Yuma County

ArizonaFIPS 04027

Pop. 203,8814 HospitalsSVI 1.00RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricYuma CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence13.9%12.1%
Adult Obesity42.3%34.9%
Uninsured Rate16.7%14.0%
PCPs per 10K4.35.3
Premature Death (YPLL)9,875.92

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

89
Primary Care Physicians
41.7 per 100k
263
NPs & PAs
123.3 per 100k
79
Dentists
443
Hospital Beds
2.1 per 1,000
$12,297.21
Medicare Per Capita
1607.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorYuma CountyState Avg 
Diabetes15.4%
Obesity37.8%
Depression18.6%
Frequent Mental Distress15.4%
COPD8.4%
Current Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease8.4%
Stroke4.5%
High Blood Pressure37.2%
Poor General Health27.7%
Disability36.4%
No Leisure Physical Activity28.7%
Binge Drinking14.5%
Uninsured21.8%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall1.00
Socioeconomic Status0.98
Household Composition & Disability0.97
Minority Status & Language0.96
Housing Type & Transportation0.98

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospital Closures

HospitalYearType
Ft Yuma PHS Indian Hosp2007Complete

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.