Verde River Sheep Bridge · Photo: Dale E. Politi · Public domainWhere Rye residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rye, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rye. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rye
The nearest ER is 44 miles from Rye
The closest emergency room is Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, 44 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Elk Ridge - Payson is closer (9.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Rye
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Rye is behind on routine checkups
It trails Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (55.7% vs 59.9%), cholesterol checks (82.4% vs 85.1%) and mammograms (64.6% vs 72.7%). Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Rye is insured
Only 9.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. 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 Rye’s likely range.
Care in and near Rye
No hospital or community health center in Rye 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 Rye; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rye adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Rye adults…
Rye runs above AZ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Rye adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rye runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Rye 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.
10.6% of Rye adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Rye and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Rye adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rye
Why doesn’t Rye have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rye.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rye?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Payson in Payson, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rye.
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.