Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Duncan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Duncan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Duncan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duncan
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Duncan
The closest emergency room is Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 37.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Canyonlands Community Health Care is closer (2.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Duncan
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Duncan runs above Arizona on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Duncan’s likely range.
Care in and near Duncan
1 community health center in Duncan, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Duncan; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Duncan adults…
Duncan runs above AZ on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Duncan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Duncan adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Duncan 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.
11.6% of Duncan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Duncan 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 Duncan adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Duncan
Why doesn’t Duncan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Duncan.
Where can I get low-cost care near Duncan?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Canyonlands Healthcare - Duncan in Duncan, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Duncan.
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.