Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Elfrida residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elfrida, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elfrida. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elfrida
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Elfrida
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.6%), vs 11.3% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Elfrida runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Elfrida adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.4%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Elfrida, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Elfrida
The closest emergency room is Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Chiricahua Community Health Centers is closer (1.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Elfrida’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elfrida adults…
Elfrida runs above AZ on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elfrida adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Elfrida
1 community health center in Elfrida, 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 Elfrida; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Elfrida adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elfrida does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Elfrida 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.
13.8% of Elfrida adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Elfrida 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 Elfrida adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elfrida
Why doesn’t Elfrida have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elfrida.
What hospital is closest to Elfrida?
Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Elfrida’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elfrida?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Cliff Whetten Clinic in Elfrida, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elfrida.
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.