Photo: Unknown. 19th Century Photo (1880). More than 120 years since its creation in 1880. · Public domainWhere Pinal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pinal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pinal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinal
Arthritis, cancer and stroke run high in Pinal
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.8%), vs 25.2% across Arizona. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Pinal runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pinal, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Pinal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pinal adults…
Pinal runs above AZ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Pinal
No hospital or community health center in Pinal 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 Pinal; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pinal adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Pinal 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.
8.9% of Pinal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Pinal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe | B− | 30.8% | 13% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pinal adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pinal
Why doesn’t Pinal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pinal.
What hospital is closest to Pinal?
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Pinal’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 Pinal?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Globe Clinic in Globe, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pinal.
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.