Healthcare in Poston, AZ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.1%

6.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.3%

0.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.1%

3.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.3%

6.7pp 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

30.4%

Arthritis

26.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

44.2%

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

24.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.3%

Loneliness

38.8%

Lack of Support

36.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.9%

Mobility

21.3%

Cognitive

24.1%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

11.4%

Self-Care

6.7%

Independent Living

14.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.1 mi

Parker Indian Health Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Parker Indian Health Center10.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
La Paz Regional Hospital10.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Palo Verde Hospital24.0 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Havasu Regional Medical Center33.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Poston has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 17.3% of adults lack health insurance. 69.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.