Volunteer Lookout Cabin · Photo: Kaibab National Forest · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Bellemont is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Bellemont differs from Arizona on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellemont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellemont
Bellemont is an active town
Only 11.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona. The town has 24 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Bellemont doesn’t win on
19.6% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across Arizona, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Bellemont
Bellemont runs below Arizona on nine chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.2% vs 6.4%), stroke (1.8% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (6.1% vs 11.3%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Bellemont’s likely range.
What’s behind Bellemont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellemont is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 76%.
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). Bellemont’s median household income is $119,722; among the 5,783 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Bellemont adults…
Bellemont runs below AZ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Bellemont residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bellemont
No hospital or community health center in Bellemont 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 Bellemont; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellemont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Bellemont adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Bellemont 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.
5.9% of Bellemont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Bellemont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellemont | A+ | 21% | 6.1% | 8% | CDC place |
| Fort Valley | A+ | 21.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellemont adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bellemont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bellemont is better than Arizona on 21 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Bellemont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bellemont | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%9.8–14.5 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.2%7.9–10.8 | 13% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21%17.6–24.7 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.1%5.2–7 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 20.9%18.7–23.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.8%26.2–31.7 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.6%14.7–18.5 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.2%2.8–3.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%2.9–4.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.6–2.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.4 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6–10.4 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 11.1%9.1–13.9 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.9–22.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%26.9–34.8 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.1–10.5 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.6%62.9–70.2 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%64–69.9 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82–86.9 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 62.5%58.9–65.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%55.7–63.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%65–76.5 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.4–23.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.8–34.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.5–27 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.1–11.6 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7–10.6 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.5–6.6 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.9–7.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.3–7.8 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.1%17.2–23.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.4%5.3–7.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%9.8–14.1 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4–5.3 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.2–6.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Bellemont
Is Bellemont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellemont is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bellemont?
CDC estimates 21% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.6% and 24.7%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bellemont?
Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Bellemont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bellemont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10.5%), 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 Bellemont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellemont.
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.