Photo: Jedijoe82 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Heber-Overgaard is healthier than 86%
Heber-Overgaard differs from Arizona on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heber-Overgaard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heber-Overgaard
Heber-Overgaard is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Heber-Overgaard is healthier than 59%. Against the 8,523 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 86%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Heber-Overgaard
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.4%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Heber-Overgaard runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Heber-Overgaard, and more people treating it
46.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Heber-Overgaard
The closest emergency room is Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, 31.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Heber-Overgaard adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arizona. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Heber-Overgaard’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Heber-Overgaard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heber-Overgaard is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #72 of 140 in Arizona. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Heber-Overgaard’s median household income is $58,542; among the 8,523 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 86%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Heber-Overgaard adults…
Heber-Overgaard runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Heber-Overgaard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Heber-Overgaard
No hospital or community health center in Heber-Overgaard 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 Heber-Overgaard; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Heber-Overgaard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
8.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Heber-Overgaard adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Heber-Overgaard does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Heber-Overgaard 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.
Heber-Overgaard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heber-Overgaard | B | 32.7% | 14.6% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Heber-Overgaard adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Heber-Overgaard
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Heber-Overgaard is better than Arizona on 12 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Heber-Overgaard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Heber-Overgaard | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.6–23.2 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.4 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–15 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%28.3–37.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.8–16.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.1%42.8–49.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.6%40.1–47 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.6%34.5–40.6 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.4%13.2–15.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.8–20.4 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.1–14.2 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%19.2–25.7 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.1%8.4–11.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6%25.7–33.8 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.4–10.7 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%75.2–80.5 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%58.1–64.5 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.1–90.8 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.7–84.7 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59.5–68.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.2%59.3–72.6 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%17.1–22 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.6%24.4–31 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.6–27.8 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.1–12.9 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.6–9 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.6–9.8 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%31.8–39.1 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.7–15 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12%10.8–13.4 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 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 Heber-Overgaard
Is Heber-Overgaard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heber-Overgaard is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #72 of 140 in Arizona. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Heber-Overgaard?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 37.3%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Heber-Overgaard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.7%), 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 Heber-Overgaard 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 Heber-Overgaard.
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.