Photo: dhett · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Meadview is healthier than 93%
Meadview differs from Arizona on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Meadview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meadview
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Meadview
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.4%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.3%), about twice the Arizona rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.6%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Meadview runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 51% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Meadview adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.6%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. There are 26 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Meadview
The closest emergency room is Boulder City Hospital in Boulder City, 42.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Meadview, and more people treating it
50.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Meadview is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Meadview is healthier than 30%. Against the 292 towns with similar household incomes ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 93%. 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 Meadview’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Meadview’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Meadview is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Meadview’s median household income is $26,490; among the 292 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 93%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Meadview compares well: binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.3% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Meadview adults…
Meadview runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Meadview is an older town: 51% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Meadview as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Care in and near Meadview
No hospital or community health center in Meadview 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 Meadview; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meadview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Meadview adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Meadview does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Meadview 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.
11.4% of Meadview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Meadview and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadview | C | 33.1% | 17.4% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Meadview adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Meadview
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Meadview is better than Arizona on 9 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Meadview’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Meadview | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.1–30.1 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%15.9–21.5 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.7–15.3 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%28.2–38.2 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15–20.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.4%46.5–54.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 47.8%43.9–51.8 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 40.8%37.1–44.5 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 15.4%13.9–16.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.4%11.9–17.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.2%16.1–22.6 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%13.9–20.7 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%26.7–37.2 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.6–13.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%32.6–41.7 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.5–11.9 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.9–82.4 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.3%51.8–58.5 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.8–91.7 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.3%80.4–85.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58.7–67.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 60.5%53.2–67.6 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%15.8–21 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.3%23.5–31.4 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.2–30 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11–17.2 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7–10.3 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%8.9–14.5 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.8%36.7–47.3 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.6%20.7–28.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%11.9–16.5 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 14.6%12.8–16.5 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.4–9.1 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.6–12.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.1–7.4 | 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 Meadview
Is Meadview a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Meadview is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Meadview?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 38.2%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Meadview have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–11.9%), 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 Meadview more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meadview.
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.