Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Glendale as a whole is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Glendale differs from Arizona on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glendale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glendale
Making ends meet is harder in Glendale
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Housing insecurity (16.1% vs 12%) and no reliable transportation (11.6% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Glendale is behind on routine checkups
It trails Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (54.1% vs 59.9%), cholesterol checks (82.4% vs 85.1%) and colon screening (56.6% vs 60.2%). Checkups ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Glendale has no health insurance
17.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. Checkups ↓
Glendale has a top-rated hospital
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare. Getting care ↓
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 Glendale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Glendale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #73 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 29%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Glendale’s median household income is $73,530; among the 10,781 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
At 260,572 residents, Glendale is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17% of Glendale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glendale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Glendale
2 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Glendale, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Glendale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Glendale adults…
Glendale runs below AZ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
51 miles of trails across 85 parks and preserves
How Glendale adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Glendale 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.
Glendale and the towns around it
Glendale’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 8 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | B | 32.9% | 11.7% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Peoria | A | 29.5% | 10.5% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Phoenix | B+ | 32.3% | 10.8% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| El Mirage | B | 33.8% | 11% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Litchfield Park | A+ | 27.1% | 9.9% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Goodyear | A | 30.1% | 10.4% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Citrus Park | A | 30.4% | 10.8% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Surprise | A− | 29.4% | 11.2% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glendale adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glendale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glendale is better than Arizona on 3 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Glendale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glendale | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%20.5–24 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12.3–14.6 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15.3–18.2 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%29.3–36.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.6–12.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31%28.9–33.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%33.8–38.4 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23%21.3–24.7 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.6–7.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.3–6.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.8–7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.6–17 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.8–14.5 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%22.2–27 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%34–41 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.6%16–19.2 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%69.2–74.2 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.1%51.4–56.9 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%80.9–84 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.1%68.7–73.3 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.6%53.4–60 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%68.6–77.9 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%17.5–21.5 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%31.8–36.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%25.7–30.1 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.5%20.8–24.3 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.7–17.7 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.6–12.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17%15.5–18.6 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%30.3–35.3 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%13.2–15.6 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%15–17.9 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–7.8 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.3–7.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%8–9.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arizona figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Glendale
Is Glendale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #73 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glendale?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 36.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glendale?
Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Glendale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glendale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16–19.2%), against 13.2% across Arizona.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Glendale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glendale.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.