Photo: Dianne White (xtexanne) from living in southern Arizona · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Corona de Tucson is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Corona de Tucson differs from Arizona on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Corona de Tucson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Corona de Tucson
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Corona de Tucson
Corona de Tucson runs below Arizona on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.2% vs 6.4%), diabetes (7.5% vs 11.3%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%). Conditions ↓
Depression runs high in Corona de Tucson
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24%), vs 19.5% across Arizona. Conditions ↓
Corona de Tucson is an active town
Only 15.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
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 Corona de Tucson’s likely range.
What’s behind Corona de Tucson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Corona de Tucson is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #13 of 140 in Arizona. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
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). Corona de Tucson’s median household income is $132,568; among the 4,292 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$166K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Corona de Tucson adults…
Corona de Tucson runs below AZ on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Corona de Tucson residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Corona de Tucson
No hospital or community health center in Corona de Tucson 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 Corona de Tucson; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Corona de Tucson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Corona de Tucson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Corona de Tucson runs above Arizona.
3 in 10 Corona de Tucson 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.
5.8% of Corona de Tucson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Corona de Tucson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona de Tucson | A | 29.3% | 7.5% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Corona de Tucson adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Corona de Tucson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Corona de Tucson is better than Arizona on 20 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Corona de Tucson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Corona de Tucson | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.5–14.9 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.5–12 | 13% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.3%25.5–33 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.7%25.2–30 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%31.3–36.7 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19.4–23.2 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.1 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.2–8.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.7–8.2 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.4–10.6 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.2%13–17.4 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%15.2–19.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%33.8–41.5 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.1–8.9 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.6–77.2 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.7%62.8–68.4 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.2–89.3 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%64.9–70.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%57.3–64.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%67.8–78.2 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.4–26.5 | 19.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%27.8–33.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%21.2–26.5 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%7.2–10.1 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.9–9.5 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.7–7 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%22–27.4 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.8–10.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Corona de Tucson
Is Corona de Tucson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Corona de Tucson is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #13 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Corona de Tucson?
CDC estimates 29.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 33%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Corona de Tucson?
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita in Sahuarita, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Corona de Tucson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Corona de Tucson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.9%), 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 Corona de Tucson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Corona de Tucson.
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.