Where Geronimo Estates residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Geronimo Estates, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 85541. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Geronimo Estates
The nearest ER is 46 miles from Geronimo Estates
The closest emergency room is Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, 45.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (9.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Geronimo Estates
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Geronimo Estates runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Geronimo Estates, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Geronimo Estates adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arizona. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Geronimo Estates’ likely range; Geronimo Estates’ figures come from ZIP code 85541, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Geronimo Estates
No hospital or community health center in Geronimo Estates 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 Geronimo Estates; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Geronimo Estates adults…
Geronimo Estates runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Geronimo Estates adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Geronimo Estates adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Geronimo Estates adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Geronimo Estates 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.
Geronimo Estates and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Geronimo Estates adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Geronimo Estates
Why doesn’t Geronimo Estates have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Geronimo Estates.
Where can I get low-cost care near Geronimo Estates?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Payson in Payson, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Geronimo Estates.
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.