Healthcare in Safford, AZ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.8%

1.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.1%

3.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.0%

5.4pp 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

34.0%

Arthritis

23.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.0%

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

16.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.1%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

26.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.6%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

16.4%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.8%

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

11.2 mi

Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center	11.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.	31.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation	49.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Safford has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.