Photo: The Old Pueblo · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Palominas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Palominas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palominas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palominas
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Palominas
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34%), vs 25.2% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Palominas runs above Arizona on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 57% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Palominas, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 78.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Palominas keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.7% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (66% vs 59.9%). 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 Palominas’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Palominas adults…
Palominas runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Palominas is an older town: 57% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Palominas as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palominas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Palominas
No hospital or community health center in Palominas 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 Palominas; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Palominas adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Palominas does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Palominas 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.
8.4% of Palominas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Palominas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Palominas adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Palominas
Why doesn’t Palominas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Palominas.
What hospital is closest to Palominas?
Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Palominas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Palominas.
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.