Where Amado residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amado, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amado. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amado
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Amado
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Amado runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Amado, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Amado adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.2% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (12.1% vs 15.4%), lack of emotional support (21.6% vs 25.7%) and depression (16.3% vs 19.5%) all run below Arizona. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Arizona figure falls outside Amado’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Amado adults…
Amado runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amado adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Amado adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Amado does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Amado adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near Amado
No hospital or community health center in Amado itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Amado; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Amado adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Amado and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Amado adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amado
Why doesn’t Amado have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amado.
What hospital is closest to Amado?
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita in Sahuarita, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Amado’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Amado?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is United Community Health Center at Amado in Amado, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amado.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arizona figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.