Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Parker is healthier than 67%
Parker differs from Arizona on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parker
Making ends meet is harder in Parker
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Utility shut-off threats (9.9% vs 7.2%) and housing insecurity (16.2% vs 12%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Parker
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.1%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Parker is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Parker is healthier than 49%. Against the 10,127 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 67%. 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 Parker’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Parker’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Parker is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #88 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 61% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Parker’s median household income is $66,273; among the 10,127 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 67%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Parker compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Parker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Parker adults…
Parker runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Parker
No hospital or community health center in Parker 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 Parker; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Parker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Parker adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Parker 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.
Parker and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Parker adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Parker
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Parker is better than Arizona on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Parker’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Parker | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.4–25.6 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–19 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%27.3–42.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%27.2–34.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.4–37.4 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.2–26.9 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.7–16.9 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.9–16.3 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%21.3–30 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.8–20.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%31.4–45.2 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.8%12.9–18.8 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%66.5–75 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.7%49.8–57.6 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%79.8–84.6 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.1%68.9–75.1 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.3%51–61.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.3%58.5–75.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%16.9–23.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.7–39.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.1–33.6 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%17.4–24.7 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.2%13.7–19.1 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.5–11.5 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.6–12.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%11.9–17.4 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30.6–39.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.6–16.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.4–18.6 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.6–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Parker
Is Parker a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Parker is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #88 of 140 in Arizona. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Parker?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 42.3%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Parker?
Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Parker’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Parker have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–18.8%), 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 Parker more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parker.
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.