Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Fredonia is healthier than 91%
Fredonia differs from Arizona on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fredonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fredonia
Fredonia is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fredonia is healthier than 69%. Against the 9,579 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 91%. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Fredonia
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.4%), vs 19.5% across Arizona. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.4% across Arizona. Mind & connection ↓
Fredonia is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona. The town has 18 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Fredonia is insured
Only 8.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. 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 Fredonia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Fredonia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fredonia is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Fredonia’s median household income is $62,887; among the 9,579 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 91%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Fredonia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fredonia runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Fredonia 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Fredonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Fredonia adults…
Fredonia runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fredonia
No hospital or community health center in Fredonia 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 Fredonia; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Fredonia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Fredonia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | B+ | 24.4% | 10.5% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fredonia adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fredonia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fredonia is better than Arizona on 5 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Fredonia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fredonia | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.6–22 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.1–20.4 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.4%20.7–28.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.4–35.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33.4–39.3 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.5–30.7 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.8–13 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11–15.5 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%14.7–20.4 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.1–17.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.9%27–34.9 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.7–10.6 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%68–74.5 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%59–65.3 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.1–86.4 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.5–76.4 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.2%54–62.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.3%58.5–71.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.6–26.4 | 19.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.3–35.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.6–29 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.2–16.1 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9–12.3 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.7–12.7 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%28.3–35.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.7–18 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 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 Fredonia
Is Fredonia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fredonia is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fredonia?
CDC estimates 24.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.7% and 28.3%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fredonia?
Kane County Hospital in Kanab, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Fredonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Fredonia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.6%), 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 Fredonia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fredonia.
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.