Photo: User:Ceemo · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Peoria as a whole is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Peoria differs from Arizona on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peoria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peoria
What’s behind Peoria’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peoria is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #27 of 140 in Arizona. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 87% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 72%.
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). Peoria’s median household income is $95,815; among the 9,192 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
At 200,881 residents, Peoria is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Peoria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Peoria adults…
Peoria runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Peoria
2 community health centers in Peoria, 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 Peoria; ≈ 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.
223 miles of trails across 63 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Peoria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Peoria adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Peoria adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Peoria and the towns around it
Peoria has the best Health Grade of the 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peoria adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Peoria
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Peoria is better than Arizona on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Peoria’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Peoria | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%15.4–18.3 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.7–12.8 | 13% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.2–15.8 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.5%26.2–32.9 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.9–34.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%35.8–40.6 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%24–27.7 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%9–10.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.5–6.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.6–11.8 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%17.2–21.2 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%14–17.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%30.7–37.4 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%9.1–11.4 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%72.5–77.1 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%61.1–66.2 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.8–88.3 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%72.4–77 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%60.2–66.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%72.5–81 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%17.3–21.2 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%28.6–33.6 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%22–26.2 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%11.6–14 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%26.4–30.9 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.6–13.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.6–13.9 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.3–5 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Peoria
Is Peoria a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peoria is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #27 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Peoria?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 32.9%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Peoria?
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Peoria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Peoria have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–11.4%), 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 Peoria more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peoria.
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.