Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge · Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Arlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arlington
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in Arlington
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.3%, vs 11.3% across Arizona. In all, Arlington runs above Arizona on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Arlington
The closest emergency room is Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, 25.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Adelante Healthcare is closer (11.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Arlington, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 76.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Arlington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arlington adults…
Arlington runs above AZ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arlington
No hospital or community health center in Arlington 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 Arlington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arlington 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.
How Arlington adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Arlington 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.
11.4% of Arlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Arlington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Arlington adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arlington
Why doesn’t Arlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arlington.
What hospital is closest to Arlington?
Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, 25.9 miles in a straight line from Arlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arlington.
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.