Photo: sm85631 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, San Manuel is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
San Manuel differs from Arizona on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Manuel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Manuel
More San Manuel adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. There are 28 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in San Manuel
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.8%), vs 11.3% across Arizona. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, San Manuel runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and diabetes, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in San Manuel
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.1%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 7.2%) and housing insecurity (15.4% vs 12%) are higher too. 16% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
San Manuel is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, San Manuel is healthier than 17%. Against the 5,131 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
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 San Manuel’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind San Manuel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Manuel is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, #122 of 140 in Arizona. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). San Manuel’s median household income is $48,314; among the 5,131 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where San Manuel compares well: binge drinking, 12.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 San Manuel adults…
San Manuel runs above AZ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
San Manuel is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in San Manuel as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16% of San Manuel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near San Manuel
No hospital or community health center in San Manuel 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 San Manuel; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of San Manuel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How San Manuel adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 San Manuel 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.
San Manuel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Manuel | C− | 42.1% | 17.8% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Manuel adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for San Manuel
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Manuel is better than Arizona on 3 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside San Manuel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Manuel | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%25.5–32.5 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.5 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.3 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%37.3–47.1 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.8%15.8–19.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.1%38.8–45.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.6%41.3–47.8 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.1%30.3–35.7 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.6–11.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.9–21.2 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12–16.4 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33%28.8–37 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.6–14.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%36.6–45.1 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.2%15.1–21.6 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%74.2–79.8 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.2%45.1–51.6 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.1–87 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77.1–81.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.2%52.8–61.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.7%58.1–71.3 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17.4–22.5 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28.8–36 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.5–28.8 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.1%19.7–26.6 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9–11.9 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16%13.4–18.8 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.8%36.7–44.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%18.9–24.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.4–19.9 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9–11.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 San Manuel
Is San Manuel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Manuel is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #122 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in San Manuel?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.3% and 47.1%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to San Manuel?
Oro Valley Hospital in Oro Valley, 22.4 miles in a straight line from San Manuel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in San Manuel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.1–21.6%), 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 San Manuel more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Manuel.
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.