Photo: The original uploader was Tillman at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Greer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 85927. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greer
COPD, stroke and cancer run high in Greer
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Cancer is also above the state: 14.5%, vs 8.8% across Arizona. In all, Greer runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Greer, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 84.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Greer keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.3% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (63.8% vs 59.9%). 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 Greer’s likely range; Greer’s figures come from ZIP code 85927, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Greer adults…
Greer runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Greer
No hospital or community health center in Greer 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 Greer; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Greer adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greer does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Greer 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.
10.7% of Greer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Greer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Greer adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greer
Why doesn’t Greer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greer.
What hospital is closest to Greer?
White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Greer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greer.
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.