Where Deer Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deer Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deer Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deer Creek
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Deer Creek
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Deer Creek runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Deer Creek
The closest emergency room is Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, 42.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Elk Ridge - Payson is closer (11.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Deer Creek
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Deer Creek, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. 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 Deer Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Deer Creek adults…
Deer Creek runs above AZ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Deer Creek
No hospital or community health center in Deer 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 Deer Creek; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deer Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Deer Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Deer Creek runs above Arizona.
3 in 10 Deer 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.
15.6% of Deer Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Deer Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Deer Creek adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deer Creek
Why doesn’t Deer 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 Deer Creek.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deer 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.