Healthcare in Central, AZ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.9%

3.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.4%

2.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp below 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

34.7%

Arthritis

25.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.4%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.4%

Loneliness

29.9%

Lack of Support

23.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.7%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.4%

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

Nearest Hospital

16.6 mi

Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center	16.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.	30.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation	43.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Central has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.