On CDC estimates, Lukachukai is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Lukachukai differs from Arizona on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lukachukai. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lukachukai
Smoking is more common in Lukachukai
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.9%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Lukachukai
38% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 37.3% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Lukachukai
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), about twice the Arizona rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.1%, vs 11.3% across Arizona. In all, Lukachukai runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lukachukai is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lukachukai is healthier than 3%. Against the 1,634 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$46K), it’s healthier than 23%. Health Grade ↓
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 Lukachukai’s likely range.
What’s behind Lukachukai’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lukachukai is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 24% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Lukachukai’s median household income is $37,011; among the 1,634 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$46K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lukachukai compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.7% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lukachukai adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Lukachukai adults…
Lukachukai runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lukachukai
No hospital or community health center in Lukachukai 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 Lukachukai; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Lukachukai adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lukachukai runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Lukachukai 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.
40.5% of Lukachukai adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Lukachukai and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukachukai | D− | 39.6% | 20.1% | 28.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lukachukai adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lukachukai
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lukachukai is better than Arizona on 3 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Lukachukai’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lukachukai | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 38%33.1–43.2 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.5%20.6–26.5 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.7%21.8–27.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%34.7–44.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.9–40.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%29.7–35.7 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.9–31.1 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.8%11.6–16.1 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 37.3%31.9–42.3 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 28.9%24.2–33.7 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.5%27.8–37.6 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%9.9–14 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.1%39.9–50.3 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.3%11.6–19.7 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71%67.5–74.3 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 38%34.6–41.5 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75.5%72.2–78.7 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.4–77 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 46.4%41.8–51.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 54.1%46–61.8 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%19.3–25 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%32.8–41.2 | 32% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 38.8%34.4–43.3 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45.5%39.2–52.1 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31%26.5–35.6 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 25.5%22.2–29.1 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 26.7%23.1–30.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 40.5%34.3–46.8 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 49.7%44.7–54.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.5%22.1–28.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.4%21.8–29.1 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 15.5%13.2–17.9 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18%15.4–20.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 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 Lukachukai
Is Lukachukai a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lukachukai is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lukachukai?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 44.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Lukachukai have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–19.7%), 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 Lukachukai more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lukachukai.
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.