Where Crystal Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crystal Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crystal Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crystal Beach
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Crystal Beach
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Crystal Beach runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 53% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Crystal Beach, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Crystal Beach keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.7% vs 73.9%) and cholesterol checks (91% 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 Crystal Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Crystal Beach adults…
Crystal Beach runs above AZ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Crystal Beach is an older town: 53% 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 Crystal Beach as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crystal Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Crystal Beach
No hospital or community health center in Crystal Beach 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 Crystal Beach; ≈ 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 Crystal Beach adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Crystal Beach does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Crystal Beach 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.
6.6% of Crystal Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Crystal Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hills | B+ | 29.1% | 12.8% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crystal Beach adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crystal Beach
Why doesn’t Crystal Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Crystal Beach.
What hospital is closest to Crystal Beach?
Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Crystal Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Crystal Beach?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Lake Havasu City Clinic in Lake Havasu City, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crystal Beach.
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.