On CDC estimates, Avra Valley is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Avra Valley differs from Arizona on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avra Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avra Valley
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Avra Valley
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Avra Valley runs above Arizona on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Avra Valley
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Avra Valley
1 in 8 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (12.3%), vs 7.2% across Arizona. Food insecurity (22.5% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (12.7% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 22% 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 Avra Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Avra Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avra Valley is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #131 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 33% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Avra Valley’s median household income is $54,132; among the 7,165 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Avra Valley compares well: binge drinking, 13.2% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Avra Valley adults…
Avra Valley runs above AZ on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of Avra Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Avra Valley
No hospital or community health center in Avra Valley 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 Avra Valley; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Avra Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Avra Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Avra Valley runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Avra Valley 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.
Avra Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avra Valley | D | 38.3% | 15.4% | 19.4% | CDC place |
| Picture Rocks | C+ | 34.4% | 13.4% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Avra Valley adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Avra Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Avra Valley is better than Arizona on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Avra Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Avra Valley | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.9%25.5–32.2 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.1–21.2 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.2–22.3 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%33.8–42.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.6–17.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.1%39.2–44.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%38.9–44.6 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.9%30.4–35.3 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.3–13.9 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.5%10.8–14.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.3–21.2 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%16.6–22.3 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%26.4–33.8 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11.3–15.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%36.6–44.5 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.2–15.9 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73–78.3 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.4%46.1–52.4 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.1–85.2 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.6–77.6 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.6%53.6–61.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.5%62.3–74.1 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.4–30 | 19.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%29.4–36 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.8–29.8 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.5%19.3–26.1 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13–17.3 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.7–14 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.7%11–14.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22%18.5–25.7 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43%39.2–46.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.7%19–24.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17.8–22.4 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%10–12.4 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%7.8–9.9 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.6–13.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 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 Avra Valley
Is Avra Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avra Valley is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #131 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Avra Valley?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 42.3%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Avra Valley?
Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Avra Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Avra Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–15.9%), 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 Avra Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avra Valley.
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.