On CDC estimates, Paulden is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Paulden trails Arizona on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Paulden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paulden
COPD, cancer and stroke run high in Paulden
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Paulden runs above Arizona on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and COPD, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Paulden
The closest emergency room is Exceptional Community Hospital Prescott in Prescott, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Paulden
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
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 Paulden’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Paulden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Paulden is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #68 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 89% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Paulden’s median household income is $91,741; among the 9,760 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Paulden adults…
Paulden runs above AZ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Paulden is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Paulden as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Paulden
No hospital or community health center in Paulden 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 Paulden; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paulden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Paulden adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Paulden 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.
10.2% of Paulden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Paulden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulden | B | 28.3% | 11.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Chino Valley | B− | 28.5% | 12.1% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Paulden adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Paulden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Paulden is better than Arizona on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Paulden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Paulden | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.6–23.5 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.6–17.2 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.3 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.3%24.2–32.8 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10–12.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.7–38 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35.6–42 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27.5–33.1 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.4–17.4 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.8–15.9 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%20.1–26.6 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13–17.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%30.1–38.2 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%11.1–15.1 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.9–77.1 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%54.6–60.9 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.4–87.7 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73–78.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%56.7–64.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63%56.5–69.2 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.7–23.1 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%26.7–33.6 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%23.2–29.6 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.1–16.3 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.6–12.8 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%31.2–38.4 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.2 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.2–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 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 Paulden
Is Paulden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Paulden is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #68 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Paulden?
CDC estimates 28.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 32.8%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Paulden?
Exceptional Community Hospital Prescott in Prescott, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Paulden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Paulden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–15.1%), 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 Paulden 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 Paulden.
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.