Photo: Steven C. Price · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Globe is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Globe trails Arizona on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Globe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Globe
More Globe adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.4%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. There are 24 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Globe
1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Globe runs above Arizona on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Globe
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
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 Globe’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Globe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Globe is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #89 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 81% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Globe’s median household income is $69,170; among the 10,461 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Globe adults…
Globe runs above AZ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Globe
2 community health centers in Globe, 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 Globe; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Globe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Globe adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Globe runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Globe 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.
12.9% of Globe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Globe and the towns around it
Globe has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe | B− | 30.8% | 13% | 14% | CDC place |
| Central Heights-Midland City | C+ | 32% | 13.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Pinal | — | — | — | — | |
| Claypool | C | 32.6% | 14.7% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Icehouse Canyon | — | — | — | — |
Pinal and Icehouse Canyon: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Globe adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Globe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Globe is better than Arizona on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Globe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Globe | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%20.2–25 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14–17.4 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.6–18.2 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%26.7–35.4 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.6–14.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%30.4–36 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.6–39.6 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%26.1–30.9 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%8–9.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.1 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%7–8.9 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%14–19.8 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12.3–16 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%23.2–29.8 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.5–18.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%30.2–39.4 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.5%12.4–16.7 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%71–76.9 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.5%50.9–57.9 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.2–85.8 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.6–78.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.3%52.8–61.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65%57.9–71.7 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.8–23 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%30.2–37.4 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.9–33.5 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%16.2–21.1 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.8%12.1–15.8 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.7–10 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%31.9–38.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.6–18.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.3–17.9 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5 | 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 Globe
Is Globe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Globe is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #89 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Globe?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 35.4%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Globe?
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Globe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Globe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–16.7%), 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 Globe more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Globe.
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.