On CDC estimates, Red Rock is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Red Rock differs from Arizona on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Rock
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Red Rock
The closest emergency room is Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, 24.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Marana Health Center is closer (12.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Obesity runs high in Red Rock
37.4% of adults have obesity, vs 31.3% across Arizona. Conditions ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Red Rock
Red Rock runs below Arizona on heart disease (4.9% vs 6.4%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%) and cancer (7.3% vs 8.8%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Rock’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Red Rock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Rock is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #66 of 140 in Arizona. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 41%).
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 Rock’s median household income is $80,357; among the 10,735 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Red Rock
No hospital or community health center in Red Rock 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 Rock; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Red Rock adults…
Red Rock runs below AZ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Red Rock residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
91 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Red Rock adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Red Rock 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.
9.7% of Red Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Red Rock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock | B | 37.4% | 9.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Rock adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Rock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Rock is better than Arizona on 3 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Red Rock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Rock | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.2–22 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.7–15.3 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.4–19.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%32.9–42 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30%27.4–32.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.5–39.6 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.4–25.8 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5–7.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.8–19.7 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10–15 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%18.9–25.9 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.7–19.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%34.5–43 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%9.7–14.8 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.7%69.2–75.9 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%58.6–64.7 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.3–85.9 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.6%67.5–73.4 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%57.2–65.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%63.5–75.8 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19.2–24.7 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29.9–37.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.4–29.1 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.5%12.8–18.9 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%6.9–9.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%7.7–12.1 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.1–33.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10–13.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.5–18.1 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4–5.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 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 Rock
Is Red Rock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Rock is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #66 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Rock?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 42%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Rock?
Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, 24.9 miles in a straight line from Red Rock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Rock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–14.8%), 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 Rock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Rock.
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.