Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site · Photo: Jsweida · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ganado residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ganado, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ganado. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ganado
Smoking is more common in Ganado
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (27.9%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Ganado
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), more than twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.6%, vs 11.3% across Arizona. In all, Ganado runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ganado
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (24.5%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Food insecurity (44.5% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (25.5% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 40.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ganado’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Ganado adults…
Ganado runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
40.1% of Ganado adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Ganado
No hospital or community health center in Ganado 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 Ganado; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ganado adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Ganado adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Ganado runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Ganado 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.
Ganado 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 Ganado adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ganado
Why doesn’t Ganado have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ganado.
What hospital is closest to Ganado?
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Ft. Defiance, 28.4 miles in a straight line from Ganado’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ganado.
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.