Where Gila Crossing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gila Crossing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gila Crossing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gila Crossing
Smoking is more common in Gila Crossing
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.9%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Gila Crossing
29.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 51.6% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gila Crossing
1 in 2 adults worry about having enough food (51%), 3 times the Arizona rate. No reliable transportation (28.4% vs 8.7%) and utility shut-off threats (22.1% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 44.2% 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 Gila Crossing’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gila Crossing 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.
44.2% of Gila Crossing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Gila Crossing adults…
Gila Crossing runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gila Crossing
No hospital or community health center in Gila Crossing 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 Gila Crossing; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Gila Crossing adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Gila Crossing runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Gila Crossing 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.
Gila Crossing and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gila Crossing adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gila Crossing
Why doesn’t Gila Crossing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gila Crossing.
What hospital is closest to Gila Crossing?
Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center in Phoenix, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Gila Crossing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gila Crossing?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valleywise Community Health Center - South Phoenix/Laveen in Phoenix, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gila Crossing.
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.