Where Central residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Central, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Central. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central
Keeping up with care
Share of Central adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Central adults…
Central runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Central
No hospital or community health center in Central 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 Central; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
8.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Central adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Central 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.
9.2% of Central adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Central and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Central adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Central
Why doesn’t Central have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Central.
What hospital is closest to Central?
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Central’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Central?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Canyonlands Healthcare - Palo Verde in Pima, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Central.
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.