Photo: Villageratt · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Christopher Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Christopher Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Christopher Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Christopher Creek
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Christopher Creek
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.4%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. Arthritis is also above the state: 44%, vs 25.2% across Arizona. In all, Christopher Creek runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 53 miles from Christopher Creek
The closest emergency room is Little Colorado Medical Center in Winslow, 52.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (19.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Christopher Creek, and more people treating it
44.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Christopher Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 73.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.7% 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 Christopher Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Christopher Creek adults…
Christopher Creek runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Christopher Creek
No hospital or community health center in Christopher Creek 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 Christopher Creek; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Christopher Creek 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 Christopher Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Christopher Creek does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Christopher Creek 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.
8.7% of Christopher Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Christopher Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Creek | — | — | — | — |
Hunter Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Christopher Creek adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Christopher Creek
Why doesn’t Christopher Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Christopher Creek.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Christopher Creek.
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.