Photo: Bernardgeorgeh · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Red Lake is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Red Lake differs from Arizona on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Lake
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Red Lake
The closest emergency room is Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, 31.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Red Lake is an active town
Only 14.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona. The town has 13 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Red Lake
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.6%), vs 25.2% across Arizona. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Red Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.6% vs 59.9%) and cholesterol checks (90.1% vs 85.1%). 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 Red Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Red Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Lake is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 70%.
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). Red Lake’s median household income is $100,988; among the 8,442 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Red Lake
No hospital or community health center in Red Lake 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 Red Lake; ≈ 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.
Out of every 100 Red Lake adults…
Red Lake runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Red Lake is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Red Lake as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Red Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Red Lake does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Red Lake 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.
5.7% of Red Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Red Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Lake adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Lake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Lake is better than Arizona on 14 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Red Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Lake | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13.3–18.5 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11–14.7 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.4 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.5%18.9–26.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%31.3–37.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%37.6–44.2 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.7–33.6 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.7–13 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6–8.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.8%4.7–7.1 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%7.4–11.4 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 14.5%11.8–17.3 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.9–16.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%25.5–33.1 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6–9.2 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%72.5–78.3 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.6%64.7–70.5 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.6–91.4 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%73.8–80 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.9–68.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%63.7–75.9 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%17.2–22.4 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28%24.7–31.6 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%20–26.4 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%6.9–10.4 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6–8.6 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.5 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.5–7.2 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.5–30.9 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.8 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Red Lake
Is Red Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Lake is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Lake?
CDC estimates 22.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.9% and 26.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Red Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.2%), 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 Red Lake 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 Red Lake.
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.