Where San Simon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Simon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Simon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Simon
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in San Simon
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, San Simon runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in San Simon
43.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 28.2% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
More San Simon adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.8%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
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 Simon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 San Simon adults…
San Simon runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Simon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near San Simon
No hospital or community health center in San Simon 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 Simon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How San Simon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, San Simon runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 San Simon 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.
22.7% of San Simon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
San Simon 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 San Simon adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Simon
Why doesn’t San Simon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for San Simon.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Simon.
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.