Where Lupton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lupton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 86508. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lupton
Smoking is more common in Lupton
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.3%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Lupton
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.2%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), about twice the Arizona rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.7%, vs 11.3% across Arizona. In all, Lupton runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lupton
37% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 33.9% 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 Lupton’s likely range; Lupton’s figures come from ZIP code 86508, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Out of every 100 Lupton adults…
Lupton runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lupton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Lupton
No hospital or community health center in Lupton 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 Lupton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Lupton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lupton runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Lupton 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.
38.8% of Lupton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Lupton 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 Lupton adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lupton
Why doesn’t Lupton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lupton.
What hospital is closest to Lupton?
Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Lupton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lupton.
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.