Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clarkdale is healthier than 83%
Clarkdale differs from Arizona on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarkdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarkdale
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Clarkdale
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Clarkdale runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Clarkdale, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arizona 13.2%), yet 24.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Clarkdale, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Clarkdale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clarkdale is healthier than 39%. Against the 4,516 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
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 Clarkdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Clarkdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clarkdale is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #98 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 81% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Clarkdale’s median household income is $46,563; among the 4,516 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Clarkdale compares well: binge drinking, 12.8% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80% (U.S. 76.5%); feel lonely, 27.9% (U.S. 32.5%).
Out of every 100 Clarkdale adults…
Clarkdale runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clarkdale is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clarkdale as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarkdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Clarkdale
No hospital or community health center in Clarkdale 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 Clarkdale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Clarkdale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clarkdale does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Clarkdale 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.
14.4% of Clarkdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Clarkdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkdale | C+ | 30.7% | 14.8% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Cottonwood | B− | 28.6% | 13.1% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clarkdale adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clarkdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clarkdale is better than Arizona on 6 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Clarkdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clarkdale | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%22.2–27.6 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.9–19.9 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.7–17.3 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.7%26.6–35.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13.1–16.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42%38.7–45.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%39.1–45.9 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.2%34.3–40.4 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.1%12–14.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%10.6–13.5 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%14.2–19.8 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.2–17.7 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%23.1–30.1 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%10.8–15 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%30–38.1 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.4–12.8 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.9–80.5 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%55.2–61.4 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.4–89.3 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.3–82.6 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%59.7–67.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.5%56.8–69.9 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.4–23.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.9%24.7–31.3 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%21.1–26.8 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%13.9–18.4 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.9–13 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.4–16.6 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.1%36.6–43.9 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%19.3–24.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.3–16.8 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.2%11–13.5 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 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 Clarkdale
Is Clarkdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clarkdale is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #98 of 140 in Arizona. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clarkdale?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 35.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clarkdale?
Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Clarkdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clarkdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–12.8%), 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 Clarkdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarkdale.
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.