Where Charco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Charco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 85321. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Charco
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Charco
The closest emergency room is Sells Hospital in Sells, 38.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Desert Senita Community Health Center is closer (17.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Charco
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. COPD is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.6% across Arizona. In all, Charco runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Charco, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 78.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Charco keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.7% vs 73.9%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% vs 85.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Charco’s likely range; Charco’s figures come from ZIP code 85321, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Charco
No hospital or community health center in Charco 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 Charco; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Charco adults…
Charco runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Charco 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.
How Charco adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Charco 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.
12.5% of Charco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Charco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Charco adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Charco
Why doesn’t Charco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Charco.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Charco.
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.