Where Red Mesa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Mesa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Mesa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Mesa
Smoking is more common in Red Mesa
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.7%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Red Mesa
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (21.8%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Food insecurity (41% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (23.4% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 34.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Red Mesa
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (24.3%), vs 15.4% across Arizona. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 39.1%, vs 25.7% across Arizona. Mind & connection ↓
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 Mesa’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.5% of Red Mesa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
How Red Mesa adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Red Mesa runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Red Mesa 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.
Out of every 100 Red Mesa adults…
Red Mesa runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Red Mesa
No hospital or community health center in Red Mesa 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 Mesa; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Mesa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Red Mesa 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 Red Mesa adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Mesa
Why doesn’t Red Mesa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Red Mesa.
What hospital is closest to Red Mesa?
Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, 27.3 miles in a straight line from Red Mesa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Mesa.
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.