Healthcare in Tucson, AZ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.5%

2.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.0%

0.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.7%

5.1pp 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

36.4%

Arthritis

23.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.4%

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

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.0%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

27.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.9%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

17.5%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.1%

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

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.3 mi

St Joseph'S Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Joseph'S Hospital	4.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Va S. Arizona Healthcare System	5.9 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓
Tucson Medical Center	7.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Palo Verde Behavioral Health	7.0 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
El Dorado Springs	7.0 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Tucson has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 15.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.8% 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 2.7 out of 5.