Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Florence is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Florence differs from Arizona on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Florence. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Florence
Making ends meet is harder in Florence
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Utility shut-off threats (9.4% vs 7.2%) and housing insecurity (14.8% vs 12%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Florence is behind on routine checkups
It trails Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (69.7% vs 73.9%), dentist visits (51.9% vs 59.9%) and cholesterol checks (79.7% vs 85.1%). Checkups ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Florence has no health insurance
19.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Florence
Grades next door run from San Tan Valley (B+) to Blackwater (D−). Florence is a B−. Around town ↓
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 Florence’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Florence’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Florence is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #93 of 140 in Arizona. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 26%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Florence’s median household income is $79,644; among the 10,774 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Florence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Keeping up with care
Share of Florence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Florence and the towns around it
Florence’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | B− | 39.3% | 11.7% | 15% | CDC place |
| San Tan Valley | B+ | 37.1% | 9.7% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Coolidge | D | 42.5% | 15% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Blackwater | D− | 49.2% | 20.1% | 30.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Florence adults…
Florence runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Florence
2 community health centers in Florence, 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 Florence; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
99 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Florence adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Florence runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Florence 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Florence adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Florence
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Florence is better than Arizona on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Florence’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Florence | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%20.4–25.3 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%34.7–44.1 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%31.5–37.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%35.2–41.2 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21.2–25.4 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%9.1–13 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%13.1–17.1 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25%22.1–28.3 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.9–21.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%37.4–46 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.3%16.4–22 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.7%66.3–72.9 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.9%48.9–55.2 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.7%77.4–81.8 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.4%66.4–72 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%55.9–63.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%65.9–77.6 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.5–20.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%30.5–37.7 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.3%27.2–33.6 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%16.9–22 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.9–16.9 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%30.4–36.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.7–14.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.9–18.6 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arizona figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Florence
Is Florence a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Florence is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #93 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Florence?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 44.1%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Florence?
Banner Ironwood Medical Center in Queen Creek, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Florence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Florence have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.4–22%), against 13.2% across Arizona.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Florence more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Florence.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.