Where Low Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Low Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Low Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Low Mountain
Smoking is more common in Low Mountain
37.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.4% across Arizona (3 times the Arizona rate). Habits ↓
More Low Mountain adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.1%), about twice the Arizona rate. There are 38 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Low Mountain
32.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 57.1% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). 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 Low Mountain’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Low Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Low Mountain adults…
Low Mountain runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Low Mountain
No hospital or community health center in Low Mountain 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 Low Mountain; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Low Mountain adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Low Mountain runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Low Mountain 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.
54.6% of Low Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Low Mountain 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 Low Mountain adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Low Mountain
Why doesn’t Low Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Low Mountain.
What hospital is closest to Low Mountain?
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, 27.3 miles in a straight line from Low Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Low Mountain.
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.