Healthcare in Fort Defiance, AZ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
31.5%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
22.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
37.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.5%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
22.2%
Hearing
12.0%
Vision
12.2%
Self-Care
7.1%
Independent Living
14.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.1 mi
Gallup Indian Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Indian Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sage Memorial Hospital | 36.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility | 47.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crownpoint Healthcare Facility | 47.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Defiance has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.