Health & Social Well-Being

Poverty Rate by Urban Area and Rural Arizona, 2024

Figure 1: Poverty Rate by Arizona Geography (2024) Multiple-Layer Variation Figure 1: Poverty Rate by Arizona Geography (2024) Single-Layer Blue Variation Figure 1: Poverty Rate by Arizona Geography (2024) Single-Layer Green Variation Figure 1: Poverty Rate by Urban and Rural...

Southern Arizona Communities Snapshot 2024

07-24-2026

Snapshot Report for Southern Arizona Cities, Towns, and Census-Designated Places The Southern Arizona communities snapshot provides an overview of how the 38 cities, towns, and census-designated places (CDP) within Cochise, Pima, Pinal, Greenlee, Graham, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties are...

Examination of Social Vulnerability Factors and Disaster Preparedness of Southern Arizona Healthcare Facilities and Communities

08-17-2026

How Social Vulnerability Shapes Healthcare Disaster Preparedness in Southern Arizona Executive Summary Social vulnerability encompasses the socioeconomic, demographic, and structural factors that influence a community’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. These factors include poverty, age...

Mental Health and Well-Being in the Tucson MSA: How Does Our Region Compare?

06-08-2026

What Is Quality of Life Like in the Tucson, Arizona MSA? Quality of life is an important measure of overall health and well-being. It reflects how individuals perceive their physical, mental, and social health. This article examines two dimensions of...

Innovating Through Adversity: How Nonprofits Adapt and Build Resilience

03-31-2026

Southern Arizona Nonprofits Adapt to Funding Challenges Introduction Last fall, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) surveyed nonprofit organizations across the region to understand how government policy changes in 2025 impacted operations, funding, and service demand. This is the...

Understanding Health Through Life Expectancy

02-26-2026

How Does Health Vary Across the Lifespan in the Tucson, Arizona MSA Lifespan is a fundamental indicator of a community’s overall health and well-being. It reflects not only longevity, but also the conditions that shape one's life: access to care...

Southern Arizona's Nonprofits Under Strain: Funding Cuts and Rising Community Needs

01-12-2026

Measuring Nonprofit Capacity Amid Funding Uncertainty Recent changes in government policy have affected how nonprofit organizations are funded, how they operate, and the level of demand for their services. In response, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) surveyed local...

Tucson's Strengths and Weaknesses Over the Past Decade

12-29-2025

Explore the Tucson MSA's Progress Over the Past Decade This report measures the progress of Southern Arizona over the past decade. It highlights the region's strengths and identifies challenges. The MAP aims to measurably improve Southern Arizona through data-driven collective...

The Role of Clinical Care in Community Health Infrastructure

11-20-2025

How Does Clinical Care Measure Up in the Tucson, Arizona MSA Access to health care is a key component of community well-being and a measure of how a region supports the health of its residents. In the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical...

MAP Talk: Learning Opportunities for Students with Chronic Health Conditions

10-15-2025

Watch the Recorded MAP Talk: Learning Opportunities for Students with Chronic Health Conditions List of Speakers: Kathy Flores Bell, M.A., Co-Founder of Team Lizzie Bell, Leader of Design in Community Healthcare, Home Court Advantage, and parent of a child with...