On CDC estimates, Linden is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Linden differs from Arizona on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Linden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linden
COPD, cancer and stroke run high in Linden
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Linden runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and COPD, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Linden, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Linden 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 Linden’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Linden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Linden is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #62 of 140 in Arizona. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Linden’s median household income is $98,038; among the 8,867 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Linden adults…
Linden runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Linden is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Linden as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Linden 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.
8.5% of Linden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Linden
No hospital or community health center in Linden 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 Linden; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
How Linden adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Linden does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Linden 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.
Linden 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Linden adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Linden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Linden is better than Arizona on 11 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Linden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Linden | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.2–21.8 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.8 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.2 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%28.6–37.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.2–14.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.5%39.2–45.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%37.5–44.1 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.7%31.8–37.8 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.5–13 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13%11.8–14.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.4–11.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.8–17 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.5–14.9 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%17.8–24.6 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.2%9.5–13.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.9%25.1–33 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.8–10.2 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73–78.7 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.5–71.2 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.7–89.8 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.2–82.6 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.9–66.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.1%62.5–75.1 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%18.2–23.4 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.2%24.9–31.7 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.9–28.2 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.2–13.1 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.2–7 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.9–10.2 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.3–37.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.6–18.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–5.1 | 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 Linden
Is Linden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Linden is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #62 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Linden?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 37.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Linden?
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Linden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Linden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–10.2%), 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 Linden 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 Linden.
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.