Counties with the shortest life expectancy in Arizona Stacker #7. Coconino County (tie) - Life expectancy: 76.7 years--- 0.8 years lower than the state average #7. Cochise County (tie) - Life expectancy: 76.7 years--- 0.8 years lower than the state average #6. Graham County - Life expectancy: 75.0 years--- 2.5 years lower than the state average #5. La Paz County - Life expectancy: 74.0 years--- 3.5 years lower than the state average #4. Mohave County - Life expectancy: 73.8 years--- 3.7 years lower than the state average Arizona ranks #26 in mental health care deserts #3. Gila County - Life expectancy: 70.7 years--- 6.8 years lower than the state average #2. Navajo County - Life expectancy: 68.8 years--- 8.7 years lower than the state average #1. Apache County - Life expectancy: 66.1 years--- 11.4 years lower than the state averageThis story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 49 states. Canva