Where Brenda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brenda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brenda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brenda
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Brenda
1 in 6 adults have heart disease (15.6%), more than twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.1%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Cancer is also above the state: 20%, vs 8.8% across Arizona. In all, Brenda runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 84% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brenda, and more people treating it
54.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 88.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Brenda adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.3%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Brenda
The closest emergency room is Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, 32.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Brenda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brenda adults…
Brenda runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Brenda is an older town: 84% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Brenda as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brenda 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.
Care in and near Brenda
No hospital or community health center in Brenda 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 Brenda; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Brenda adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brenda does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Brenda 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.
8.3% of Brenda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Brenda and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg | — | — | — | — |
Vicksburg: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brenda adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brenda
Why doesn’t Brenda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brenda.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brenda.
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.