Where Freedom Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Freedom Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Freedom Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freedom Acres
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Freedom Acres
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), about twice the Arizona rate. Cancer is also above the state: 16.5%, vs 8.8% across Arizona. In all, Freedom Acres runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 50 miles from Freedom Acres
The closest emergency room is Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, 50.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (6.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Freedom Acres, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 85.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Freedom Acres keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 73.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.6% vs 85.1%). 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 Freedom Acres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Freedom Acres adults…
Freedom Acres runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Freedom Acres
No hospital or community health center in Freedom Acres 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 Freedom Acres; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Freedom Acres 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 Freedom Acres adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Freedom Acres does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Freedom Acres 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.
8.8% of Freedom Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Freedom Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley | — | — | — | — |
Beaver Valley: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Freedom Acres adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Freedom Acres
Why doesn’t Freedom Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Freedom Acres.
Where can I get low-cost care near Freedom Acres?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Payson in Payson, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freedom Acres.
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.