Healthcare in Nelson, 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

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

0.8pp 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

39.3%

Arthritis

27.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.3%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

15.3%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

7.9%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.6 mi

Northwest Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northwest Medical Center	14.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Oro Valley Hospital	16.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St. Mary'S Hospital	17.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital	17.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus	21.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Nelson has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.