Photo: dougegood · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Anthem is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Anthem differs from Arizona on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anthem. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anthem
Anthem keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (70.6% vs 59.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Anthem
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Conditions ↓
Anthem is an active town
Only 15.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona. The town has 14 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Anthem’s likely range.
What’s behind Anthem’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anthem is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #7 of 140 in Arizona. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 84%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Anthem’s median household income is $120,613; among the 5,664 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$151K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anthem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Anthem adults…
Anthem runs below AZ on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Anthem
No hospital or community health center in Anthem 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 Anthem; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Anthem adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Anthem does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Anthem 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Anthem adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Anthem and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anthem adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Anthem
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Anthem is better than Arizona on 24 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Anthem’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Anthem | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.5%12–15 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 13% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%23.9–30.7 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%30.4–35.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%37.4–42.6 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.6%25.5–29.6 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%9.1–11 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.8–12.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.4%13.4–17.4 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%28–34.4 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%75.1–79.6 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%68.2–72.9 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%89–91.3 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.6–79.3 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%63.4–69.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%75–82.9 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%16.6–20.5 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%26–31.1 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%19.1–23.3 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%4.2–6 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.9–27.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.9–12.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.1–11.4 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arizona figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Anthem
Is Anthem a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anthem is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Anthem?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.9% and 30.7%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Anthem?
Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center in Phoenix, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Anthem’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Anthem have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.3%), against 13.2% across Arizona.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Anthem more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anthem.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.