Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Naco is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Naco differs from Arizona on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Naco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Naco
More Naco adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.6%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Naco
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.4%), vs 11.3% across Arizona. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Naco runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Naco
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.2%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 7.2%) and housing insecurity (21% vs 12%) are higher too. 22.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Naco is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Naco is healthier than 25%. Against the 8,184 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 42%. 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 Naco’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Naco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Naco is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Naco’s median household income is $57,540; among the 8,184 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Naco compares well: binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Out of every 100 Naco adults…
Naco runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.9% of Naco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Naco
No hospital or community health center in Naco 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 Naco; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Naco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Naco adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Naco 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.
Naco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naco | C− | 36.6% | 19.4% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Naco adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Naco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Naco is better than Arizona on 3 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Naco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Naco | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.2%28.3–36.4 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.6–21.3 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%31.6–41.8 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.4%17.1–21.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%37.6–44.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%39–45.8 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.7–33.3 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7–9.5 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.4–23 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11–15.7 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 35.6%30.8–40.6 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.4–13.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%31–40.5 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.4%19.1–30.1 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.5–78.2 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.7%44.3–51.3 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81–86.1 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.8–80.1 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.9%49.2–58.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 58.5%51.1–66.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%16–21.1 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%26.1–33.8 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%23.1–30.5 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.2%24.4–34.4 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21%17.7–24.5 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%11.5–15.6 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%11.6–16 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.9%18.7–27.4 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.9%38.4–47.4 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.3–25.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.2–20.2 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10–12.6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.5%10–13.1 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 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 Naco
Is Naco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Naco is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Naco?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 41.8%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Naco?
Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Naco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Naco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.1–30.1%), 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 Naco more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Naco.
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.