Healthcare in La Paz Valley, AZ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.1%
8.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.0%
7.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp below 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
49.5%
Arthritis
46.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
19.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.1%
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
10.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.0%
Loneliness
27.3%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.1%
Mobility
23.3%
Cognitive
11.2%
Hearing
16.9%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
8.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
3
Nearest Hospital
24.4 mi
Parker Indian Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Indian Health Center | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| La Paz Regional Hospital | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Palo Verde Hospital | 26.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma | 38.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
La Paz Valley has an obesity rate of 28.1%, which is 8.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.0%, 7.5pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.