Bylas’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Bylas differs from Arizona on 29 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 27 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bylas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bylas
Dental care lags in Bylas
28.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 40.4% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bylas
36.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.4% across Arizona (3 times the Arizona rate). Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Bylas
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.2%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), about twice the Arizona rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.3%, vs 11.3% across Arizona. In all, Bylas runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Bylas’ likely range.
What’s behind Bylas’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bylas is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Bylas’ estimates fall in the lowest 4% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 36.2% of adults, against 11.4% across Arizona and 11.8% nationally.
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). Bylas’ median household income is $29,318; among the 494 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bylas compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.4% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bylas 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.
Out of every 100 Bylas adults…
Bylas runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bylas
No hospital or community health center in Bylas 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 Bylas; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Bylas adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Bylas runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Bylas 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.
49.4% of Bylas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Bylas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bylas | D− | 47.2% | 19.3% | 36.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bylas adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bylas
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bylas is better than Arizona on 2 and worse on 27; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Bylas’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bylas | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 41.7%36.2–47.3 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.4%21.3–27.7 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 27.3%24.1–30.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.2%39.7–54.6 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.3%16.7–21.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35.3–43.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%28.4–36.6 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 27.8%24.6–31.1 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 17.3%15.2–19.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.8–6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.2%12–16.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 40.4%35.3–45.8 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 36.2%31.1–41.3 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.5%32.3–44.8 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%10.9–16.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.8%42.1–55.3 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.3%13.4–22 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.2%65.6–74.3 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 28.8%25.6–31.9 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 72.1%68.3–75.7 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.8%65.4–71.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 40%34.5–45.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 55.3%45.9–64.6 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.5–29.6 | 19.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.4%32.7–43.9 | 32% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.1%31.8–42.1 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 53.9%47.1–60.3 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 36.1%31.1–40.9 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 28.8%25.2–32.4 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 30.8%26.8–35.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 49.4%42.9–55.7 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 55%49–60.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.2%23.4–30.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 29.4%25.5–33.5 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.2%11.7–14.9 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 16.2%14–18.5 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 20%17–23.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 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 Bylas
Is Bylas a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bylas is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bylas?
CDC estimates 47.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.7% and 54.6%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bylas?
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation in Peridot, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Bylas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bylas have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–22%), 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 Bylas more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bylas.
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.