Where Aztec residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aztec, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 85333. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aztec
The nearest ER is 63 miles from Aztec
The closest emergency room is Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma in Yuma, 63.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sunset Community Health Center- Wellton is closer (41.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Aztec has no health insurance
18.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. 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 Aztec’s likely range; Aztec’s figures come from ZIP code 85333, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Aztec
No hospital or community health center in Aztec 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 Aztec; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aztec adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Aztec adults…
Aztec runs below AZ on 2 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.
How Aztec adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Aztec 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.
11.8% of Aztec adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Aztec 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 Aztec adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Aztec
Why doesn’t Aztec have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aztec.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aztec.
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.