Where Rainbow City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rainbow City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rainbow City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rainbow City
Smoking is more common in Rainbow City
2 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (37.9%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Rainbow City
33.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 52.5% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
More Rainbow City adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.4%), vs 21.9% 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 Rainbow City’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 Rainbow City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Rainbow City adults…
Rainbow City runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rainbow City
No hospital or community health center in Rainbow City 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 Rainbow City; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Rainbow City adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Rainbow City runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Rainbow City 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.
54.4% of Rainbow City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Rainbow City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteriver | D− | 46.6% | 18.3% | 36.8% | CDC place |
| North Fork | D | 41.3% | 15.5% | 26.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rainbow City adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rainbow City
Why doesn’t Rainbow City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rainbow City.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rainbow City.
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.