Where Jakes Corner residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jakes Corner, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jakes Corner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jakes Corner
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jakes Corner
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Jakes Corner runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 42 miles from Jakes Corner
The closest emergency room is Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, 41.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Elk Ridge - Payson is closer (15.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Jakes Corner, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Jakes Corner
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), 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 Jakes Corner’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jakes Corner adults…
Jakes Corner runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jakes Corner
No hospital or community health center in Jakes Corner 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 Jakes Corner; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jakes Corner adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
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 Jakes Corner adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jakes Corner does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Jakes Corner 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.
13.6% of Jakes Corner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Jakes Corner and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Jakes Corner adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jakes Corner
Why doesn’t Jakes Corner have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jakes Corner.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jakes Corner.
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.