Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Apache Junction is healthier than 53%
Apache Junction differs from Arizona on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Apache Junction. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Apache Junction
Every town around Apache Junction scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Apache Junction’s C, from Gold Canyon (B) to Queen Creek (A). Around town ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Apache Junction
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Apache Junction runs above Arizona on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Apache Junction, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arizona 13.2%), yet 23.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Apache Junction, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Apache Junction is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Apache Junction is healthier than 34%. Against the 9,170 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
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 Apache Junction’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Apache Junction’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Apache Junction is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #106 of 140 in Arizona. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Apache Junction’s median household income is $60,975; among the 9,170 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Apache Junction compares well: binge drinking, 12.7% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.1% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 10.2% (U.S. 12%).
Apache Junction and the towns around it
Apache Junction’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction | C | 37.7% | 15.1% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Mesa | A− | 30.7% | 10.6% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Queen Creek | A | 29.7% | 8.5% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Gold Canyon | B | 33.8% | 15.4% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Apache Junction adults…
Apache Junction runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Apache Junction is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Apache Junction as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Apache Junction adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Apache Junction
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Apache Junction, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Apache Junction; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
99 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
How Apache Junction adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Apache Junction 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.
10.8% of Apache Junction adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Apache Junction adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Apache Junction
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Apache Junction is better than Arizona on 6 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Apache Junction’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Apache Junction | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%21.5–26.2 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.3–18.7 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.3–17.5 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%33.2–42.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.5–16.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.5%39.4–45.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.5%42.4–48.7 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.9%33.2–38.6 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.8%11.8–13.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.2%12.7–18 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.8–15.2 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%24.3–30.7 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.8–14.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%33.3–41.6 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%10.2–13.2 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.2–81.3 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%54.3–60.6 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.7–88.5 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.7–83.2 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.9–68.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.4%61.7–74.5 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%18.2–23.4 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28.3–35.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%21.2–26.8 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%9–11.6 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.5–12.3 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.2%35–41.5 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%17.6–21.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14.1–17.3 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.6%10.5–12.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Apache Junction
Is Apache Junction a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Apache Junction is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: C for health, #106 of 140 in Arizona. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Apache Junction?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 42.3%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Apache Junction?
Banner Goldfield Medical Center in Apache Junction, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Apache Junction’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Apache Junction have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–13.2%), 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 Apache Junction more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Apache Junction.
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.