Photo: Seasider53 · CC BY 4.0Where Jerome residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jerome, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jerome. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jerome
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Jerome
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.3%, vs 25.2% across Arizona. In all, Jerome runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Jerome, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Jerome keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.3% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (66.6% 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 Jerome’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jerome adults…
Jerome runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jerome adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Jerome
No hospital or community health center in Jerome 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 Jerome; ≈ 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.
How Jerome adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jerome does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Jerome 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.
8.9% of Jerome adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Jerome 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 Jerome adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jerome
Why doesn’t Jerome have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jerome.
What hospital is closest to Jerome?
Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Jerome’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 Jerome?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cottonwood in Cottonwood, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jerome.
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.