On CDC estimates, Chinle is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Chinle differs from Arizona on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chinle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chinle
Smoking is more common in Chinle
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.8%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chinle
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (23.2%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Food insecurity (41.7% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (24.4% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 36.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Chinle
40.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 32% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). 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 Chinle’s likely range.
What’s behind Chinle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chinle is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #134 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 41% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Chinle’s median household income is $53,239; among the 6,850 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Chinle compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31.2% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.3% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.7% of Chinle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chinle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Chinle adults…
Chinle runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Chinle residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Chinle
No hospital or community health center in Chinle 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 Chinle; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Chinle adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Chinle runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Chinle 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.
Chinle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle | D | 37.4% | 17.5% | 25.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chinle adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chinle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chinle is better than Arizona on 3 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Chinle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chinle | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.7%31.1–38.6 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.3–24 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.9%21.6–26.5 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%33–42.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.7–19.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.7–37.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.2%28.6–34.1 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.3%24.1–28.6 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 15.5%14.1–17.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.4–6.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32%27.6–36.6 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.8%22.4–29.3 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%26.9–35 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10.3–14.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.3%39.3–49.5 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.2–17.7 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.3%66.9–73.7 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.7%37.4–44.3 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75.2%72.3–77.9 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%70.2–75.4 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.2%40.7–49.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 53.2%45.7–61.2 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19.2–24.6 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%33–40.7 | 32% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.8%34–41.6 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 41.7%37–46.4 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28.6%25.2–32.2 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 23.2%20.5–26 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 24.4%21.7–27.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36.7%32.2–41.5 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.6%42.5–50.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.6%20.3–25.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.1%21.4–27.1 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.2%11–13.5 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%7–9 | 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 Chinle
Is Chinle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chinle is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #134 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chinle?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 42.3%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chinle?
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Chinle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Chinle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–17.7%), 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 Chinle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chinle.
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.