Where Concho residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Concho, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 85924. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Concho
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Concho
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), about twice the Arizona rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Concho runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Concho, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arizona 13.2%), yet 26.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Concho, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Concho
The closest emergency room is Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, 26.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Concho’s likely range; Concho’s figures come from ZIP code 85924, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Concho adults…
Concho runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Concho adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Concho
No hospital or community health center in Concho 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 Concho; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Concho adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Concho does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Concho 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.
15.4% of Concho adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Concho and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Concho adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Concho
Why doesn’t Concho have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Concho.
What hospital is closest to Concho?
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, 26.1 miles in a straight line from Concho’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Concho.
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.