North Central Avenue Streetscape Historic District · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Morenci is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Morenci differs from Arizona on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morenci. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morenci
Binge drinking is the habit Morenci doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across Arizona. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Morenci is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Morenci is healthier than 78%. Against the 10,488 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Morenci
The closest emergency room is Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 28.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Canyonlands Community Health Care is closer (2.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Morenci is behind on routine checkups
It trails Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (66.4% vs 73.9%), cholesterol checks (79.6% vs 85.1%) and colon screening (53.3% vs 60.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Morenci
Morenci runs below Arizona on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.2% vs 8.8%), heart disease (3.3% vs 6.4%) and stroke (1.9% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 2% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Morenci’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Morenci’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morenci is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Morenci’s median household income is $69,583; among the 10,488 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Morenci adults…
Morenci runs below AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 2% of Morenci residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Morenci
No hospital or community health center in Morenci 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 Morenci; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morenci adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Morenci adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Morenci 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.
10.2% of Morenci adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Morenci and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morenci adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morenci
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morenci is better than Arizona on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Morenci’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morenci | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15–21.1 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10–13.5 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.2–19.9 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%25–40 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.6–9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.2%19.7–26.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.3%25.3–33.5 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16%13.6–18.5 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.4–4.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%9.9–15.2 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%9.9–14.8 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%16.6–25.2 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%16.5–24.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%32–46 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%12.1–19.1 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.4%61.2–71.2 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53–60.7 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.6%76.5–82.5 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 60.3%55.9–64.2 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.3%47.7–58.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.6%56.4–74.1 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17–23.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%28.9–39.4 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%24.8–33.7 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%13.6–20.3 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%11.9–17.2 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.9–9.6 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2%8.2–12.5 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%23.1–32.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.2–10.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.4–18.3 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4–5.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Morenci
Is Morenci a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morenci is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Morenci?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 40%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morenci?
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 28.4 miles in a straight line from Morenci’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Morenci have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–19.1%), 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 Morenci more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morenci.
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.