Photo: Chandlernews · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Chandler as a whole is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Chandler differs from Arizona on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chandler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chandler
COPD and heart disease are less common in Chandler
Chandler runs below Arizona on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 6.6%), heart disease (4.5% vs 6.4%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%). Conditions ↓
Chandler has a top-rated hospital
Chandler Regional Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Fewer Chandler adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arizona. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Chandler is an active town
Only 17.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona. The town has 57 miles of trails across 86 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Chandler’s likely range.
What’s behind Chandler’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chandler is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #12 of 140 in Arizona. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 85%.
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). Chandler’s median household income is $108,095; among the 7,440 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
At 278,748 residents, Chandler is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Chandler adults…
Chandler runs below AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chandler
2 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Chandler, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Chandler; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Chandler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
57 miles of trails across 86 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chandler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Chandler adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Chandler adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Chandler and the towns around it
Chandler’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chandler adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chandler
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chandler is better than Arizona on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Chandler’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chandler | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%13.6–16.1 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%9.3–11.1 | 13% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.9–15.4 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%24.9–31.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8.2–10 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.7%25.7–29.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%32.8–37.5 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%19.4–22.6 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7.3–10.2 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.2%15.5–19.1 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.8–18.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%31.4–38.1 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8.7–10.9 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%70.7–75.6 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%62.3–67.3 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%85.1–87.7 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.8%68.2–73.2 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%57.3–63.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%72.8–81.3 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%16.5–20.2 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%29.1–34 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%22.7–26.9 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%11.3–13.7 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%5–6.3 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.4–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%22.8–26.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%9.1–10.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.9–13 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 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 Chandler
Is Chandler a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chandler is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #12 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chandler?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 31.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chandler?
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Chandler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chandler have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–10.9%), 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 Chandler 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 Chandler.
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.