Healthcare in Sun Lakes, AZ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.7%
10.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.7%
8.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
53.9%
Arthritis
47.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
22.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.6%
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
8.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.7%
Loneliness
24.8%
Lack of Support
18.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.1%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
8.9%
Hearing
16.5%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| East Valley Er & Hospital | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sun Lakes has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.7%, 8.8pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 88.8% 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 3.7 out of 5.