Photo: Chris J · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Maricopa is healthier than 45%
Maricopa differs from Arizona on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maricopa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maricopa
Against towns with similar incomes, Maricopa’s lead shrinks
Maricopa is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 9,114 towns with similar household incomes ($72K–$120K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in Maricopa
2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.4%), vs 31.3% across Arizona. Conditions ↓
Maricopa sleeps less
40.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 35.2% across Arizona. Habits ↓
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 Maricopa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Maricopa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maricopa is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #70 of 140 in Arizona. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 76% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Maricopa’s median household income is $96,391; among the 9,114 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 45%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Maricopa adults…
Maricopa runs below AZ on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Maricopa
1 community health center in Maricopa, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Maricopa; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Maricopa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Maricopa adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Maricopa 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.
10.3% of Maricopa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Maricopa and the towns around it
Maricopa has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | B | 38.4% | 11.4% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Casa Grande | C | 39.4% | 14.6% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Ak-Chin Village | D− | 44.6% | 14.8% | 22.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maricopa adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maricopa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maricopa is better than Arizona on 5 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Maricopa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maricopa | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%17.2–21.3 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.1–14.9 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.5 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%33.8–43.2 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%30.3–36 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.9–41 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%23–27.5 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.7–12.7 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%20.1–25.9 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.3–18.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%36.5–44.9 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%10.1–13 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%72–77.9 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%56.1–62.4 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.7–86.9 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.8–76.3 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%57.4–65.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%64.8–76.8 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.9–23 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%30–36.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.3–29.2 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%11.2–14.5 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%27.1–33.1 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.4–16.5 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Maricopa
Is Maricopa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maricopa is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #70 of 140 in Arizona. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maricopa?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 43.2%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maricopa?
Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa in Maricopa, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Maricopa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Maricopa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–13%), 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa.
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.