Where Kaka residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kaka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kaka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kaka
Smoking is more common in Kaka
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.3%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Kaka
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.8%), about twice the Arizona rate. COPD is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 6.6% across Arizona. In all, Kaka runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kaka
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.2%), more than twice the Arizona rate. No reliable transportation (22.1% vs 8.7%) and utility shut-off threats (17.9% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 32.8% 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 Kaka’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Kaka adults…
Kaka runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.8% of Kaka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Kaka
No hospital or community health center in Kaka 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 Kaka; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kaka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Kaka adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Kaka runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Kaka 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.
Kaka 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 Kaka adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kaka
Why doesn’t Kaka have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kaka.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kaka.
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.