Healthcare in Benson, AZ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.4%

4.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.1%

4.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.5%

1.9pp 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

45.7%

Arthritis

39.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.6%

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

15.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

28.4%

Lack of Support

24.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.6%

Mobility

21.4%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

13.5%

Vision

7.6%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

10.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

18.2 mi

Benson Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Benson Hospital	18.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Canyon Vista Medical Center	26.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Joseph'S Hospital	38.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Tucson Medical Center	40.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Palo Verde Behavioral Health	40.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Benson has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.