On CDC estimates, Avenue B and C is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Avenue B and C differs from Arizona on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avenue B and C. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avenue B and C
More Avenue B and C adults get no exercise
43.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona (about twice the Arizona rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Avenue B and C
28% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 37.5% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Avenue B and C
1 in 2 adults worry about having enough food (47.6%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.2% vs 7.2%) and housing insecurity (31.9% vs 12%) are higher too. 42.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Avenue B and C’s likely range.
What’s behind Avenue B and C’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avenue B and C is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #138 of 140 in Arizona. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 19% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Avenue B and C’s median household income is $44,240; among the 3,739 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Avenue B and C compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.7% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Avenue B and C adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
42.4% of Avenue B and C adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Avenue B and C adults…
Avenue B and C runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Avenue B and C
No hospital or community health center in Avenue B and C 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 Avenue B and C; ≈ 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 Avenue B and C adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Avenue B and C runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Avenue B and C 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.
Avenue B and C 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue B and C | D− | 45.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Yuma | C+ | 37.4% | 13.4% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Avenue B and C adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Avenue B and C
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Avenue B and C is better than Arizona on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Avenue B and C’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Avenue B and C | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 44.2%40–48.4 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.8%20.3–25.3 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21.2 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.7%39.8–51.2 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.7%19.4–24.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%37.8–44.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%35.5–42.6 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.6–31.1 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.5–6.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 37.5%32.6–42.1 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%18.9–24.7 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.5%38.7–48.3 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.5–15 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%34.2–44.7 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 38.5%33.5–43.8 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.1%68.3–75.5 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 28%25.2–31 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.3%73.3–79.2 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.2–78.4 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 42%36.8–46.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.3%53.9–69.6 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.2–23.2 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%31.6–40.8 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.5%28.3–36.6 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 47.6%42.5–52.3 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31.9%28–35.5 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.2%17.6–22.7 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21.6%18.9–24.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 42.4%37.4–46.9 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.5%43.8–53 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.4%24.5–30.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.9%22.1–27.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.2%11–13.4 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 17%15.3–18.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16%14.2–17.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 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 Avenue B and C
Is Avenue B and C a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avenue B and C is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #138 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Avenue B and C?
CDC estimates 45.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.8% and 51.2%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Avenue B and C?
Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Avenue B and C’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Avenue B and C have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 33.5–43.8%), 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 Avenue B and C more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avenue B and C.
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.