Photo: Richard N Horne · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Oxbow Estates residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oxbow Estates, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oxbow Estates. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oxbow Estates
The nearest ER is 48 miles from Oxbow Estates
The closest emergency room is Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, 48.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Elk Ridge - Payson is closer (3.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, arthritis and stroke run high in Oxbow Estates
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.7%), vs 25.2% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Oxbow Estates runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oxbow Estates
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Oxbow Estates, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Oxbow Estates’ likely range.
Care in and near Oxbow Estates
No hospital or community health center in Oxbow Estates 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 Oxbow Estates; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Oxbow Estates adults…
Oxbow Estates runs above AZ on 8 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 Oxbow Estates adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Oxbow Estates adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Oxbow Estates 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.
10.5% of Oxbow Estates adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Oxbow Estates 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 Oxbow Estates adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oxbow Estates
Why doesn’t Oxbow Estates have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oxbow Estates.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oxbow Estates?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Payson in Payson, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oxbow Estates.
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.