Where Martinez Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Martinez Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martinez Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martinez Lake
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Martinez Lake
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), about twice the Arizona rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Martinez Lake runs above Arizona on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Martinez Lake
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Martinez Lake, and more people treating it
48.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Martinez Lake
The closest emergency room is Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma in Yuma, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Martinez Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Martinez Lake adults…
Martinez Lake runs above AZ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Martinez Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Martinez Lake
No hospital or community health center in Martinez Lake 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 Martinez Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Martinez Lake adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Martinez Lake 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.
16.2% of Martinez Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Martinez Lake 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 Martinez Lake adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Martinez Lake
Why doesn’t Martinez Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Martinez Lake.
What hospital is closest to Martinez Lake?
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma in Yuma, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Martinez Lake’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 Martinez Lake.
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.