Where Forest Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forest Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forest Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forest Lakes
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Forest Lakes
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.4%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38%), vs 25.2% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Forest Lakes runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 45 miles from Forest Lakes
The closest emergency room is Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, 44.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (30.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Forest Lakes, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Forest Lakes keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.3% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (71.4% vs 59.9%). 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 Forest Lakes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Forest Lakes adults…
Forest Lakes runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Forest Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Forest Lakes 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 Forest Lakes; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forest Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
How Forest Lakes adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Forest Lakes does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Forest Lakes 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.
6.2% of Forest Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Forest Lakes 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 Forest Lakes adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forest Lakes
Why doesn’t Forest Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Forest Lakes.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forest Lakes.
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.