Photo: Burley Packwood · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Patagonia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Patagonia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Patagonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patagonia
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Patagonia
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Patagonia runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Patagonia, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Patagonia adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.4% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (11.6% vs 15.4%), lack of emotional support (21.5% vs 25.7%) and depression (16% vs 19.5%) all run below Arizona. Mind & connection ↓
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 Patagonia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Patagonia adults…
Patagonia runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Patagonia is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Patagonia as about how healthy they are.
How Patagonia adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Patagonia does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Patagonia 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Patagonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Patagonia
1 community health center in Patagonia, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Patagonia; ≈ 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.
5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.9% of Patagonia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Patagonia 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 Patagonia adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Patagonia
Why doesn’t Patagonia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Patagonia.
What hospital is closest to Patagonia?
Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Patagonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Patagonia?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is MCHC - Patagonia Family Health Center Site in Patagonia, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Patagonia.
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.