Where Hondah residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hondah, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hondah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hondah
Smoking is more common in Hondah
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.5%), about twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Hondah
39.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 30.5% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hondah
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (18.3%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Food insecurity (35.9% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (21.2% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 28% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% 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 Hondah’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hondah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28% of Hondah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Hondah adults…
Hondah runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hondah
No hospital or community health center in Hondah 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 Hondah; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Hondah adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Hondah runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Hondah 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.
Hondah and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork | D | 41.3% | 15.5% | 26.3% | CDC place |
| McNary | — | — | — | — | |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | A− | 31.4% | 12% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Pinetop Country Club | A | 29.4% | 12.3% | 8.4% | CDC place |
McNary: 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 Hondah adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hondah
Why doesn’t Hondah have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hondah.
What hospital is closest to Hondah?
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Hondah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hondah?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Show Low Clinic in Show Low, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hondah.
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.