Photo: Corey Taratuta · CC BY 2.0Where Picacho residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Picacho, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Picacho. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Picacho
More Picacho adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. There are 17 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Diabetes, obesity and stroke run high in Picacho
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.9%), vs 11.3% across Arizona. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.9%), vs 31.3% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Picacho runs above Arizona on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Picacho
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Utility shut-off threats (9.5% vs 7.2%) and housing insecurity (15% vs 12%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
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 Picacho’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Out of every 100 Picacho adults…
Picacho runs above AZ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Picacho adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Picacho
No hospital or community health center in Picacho 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 Picacho; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Picacho adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Picacho adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Picacho 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.
Picacho and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy | D | 43.9% | 15.1% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Picacho adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Picacho
Why doesn’t Picacho have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Picacho.
What hospital is closest to Picacho?
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center in Casa Grande, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Picacho’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Picacho?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun Life Health - Eloy Family Practice in Eloy, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Picacho.
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.