Eleven Arches, The · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where El Capitan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for El Capitan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 85501. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in El Capitan
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in El Capitan
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, El Capitan runs above Arizona on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from El Capitan
The closest emergency room is Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, 22.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Horizon Health and Wellness is closer (9.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More El Capitan adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.1%), 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 El Capitan’s likely range; El Capitan’s figures come from ZIP code 85501, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 El Capitan adults…
El Capitan runs above AZ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near El Capitan
No hospital or community health center in El Capitan 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 El Capitan; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of El Capitan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How El Capitan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, El Capitan runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 El Capitan 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.
12.3% of El Capitan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
El Capitan 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 El Capitan adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in El Capitan
Why doesn’t El Capitan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for El Capitan.
What hospital is closest to El Capitan?
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, 22.2 miles in a straight line from El Capitan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near El Capitan?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Globe Clinic in Globe, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in El Capitan.
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.