Where Poston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Poston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Poston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poston
Smoking is more common in Poston
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27.1%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Poston
39.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 44.2% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Poston
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (21.2%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Food insecurity (40.9% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (22.2% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 33.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. 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 Poston’s likely range.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.7% of Poston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Poston adults…
Poston runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Poston
No hospital or community health center in Poston 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 Poston; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Poston adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Poston runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Poston 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.
Poston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Poston adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Poston
Why doesn’t Poston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Poston.
What hospital is closest to Poston?
Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Poston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Poston.
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.