Photo: Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States · CC BY 2.0Where Gisela residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gisela, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gisela. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gisela
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Gisela
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Gisela runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 47 miles from Gisela
The closest emergency room is Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, 47.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Elk Ridge - Payson is closer (9.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Gisela
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Gisela, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. 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 Gisela’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gisela adults…
Gisela runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gisela is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gisela as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Gisela
No hospital or community health center in Gisela 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 Gisela; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gisela adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Gisela adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gisela runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Gisela 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.
15.6% of Gisela adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Gisela 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 Gisela adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gisela
Why doesn’t Gisela have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gisela.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gisela?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Payson in Payson, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gisela.
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.