Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Scottsdale as a whole is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Scottsdale differs from Arizona on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scottsdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scottsdale
Scottsdale keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.3% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (70.9% vs 59.9%). Checkups ↓
Scottsdale is older than Arizona, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Scottsdale runs below Arizona on COPD (5.1% vs 6.6%), diabetes (9.4% vs 11.3%) and obesity (26.2% vs 31.3%). That’s despite an older population: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%). Conditions ↓
Scottsdale ranks #3 for health in Arizona
Out of 140 Arizona towns with a Health Grade, Scottsdale is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 97% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Scottsdale has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 1 community health center are inside Scottsdale. Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Scottsdale is an active town
Only 14.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona. The town has 442 miles of trails across 54 parks and preserves. 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 Scottsdale’s likely range.
What’s behind Scottsdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scottsdale is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #3 of 140 in Arizona. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 87%.
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). Scottsdale’s median household income is $110,886; among the 7,016 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$139K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
At 243,006 residents, Scottsdale is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scottsdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Scottsdale adults…
Scottsdale runs below AZ on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Scottsdale is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Scottsdale as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Scottsdale
3 hospitals and 1 community health center in Scottsdale, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Scottsdale; ≈ 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.
442 miles of trails across 54 parks and preserves
How Scottsdale adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Scottsdale does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Scottsdale 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.
4.9% of Scottsdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Scottsdale and the towns around it
Scottsdale’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | A+ | 26.2% | 9.4% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Phoenix | B+ | 32.3% | 10.8% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Carefree | A | 26% | 12.6% | 6.5% | CDC place |
| Fountain Hills | A | 27% | 12.1% | 8% | CDC place |
| Paradise Valley | A+ | 24.8% | 10.3% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Tempe | A | 27.2% | 7.2% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Cave Creek | A | 27.5% | 12% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Scottsdale adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Scottsdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Scottsdale is better than Arizona on 24 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Scottsdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Scottsdale | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%11.7–14 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%9.1–10.9 | 13% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%11–13.2 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.2%23.1–29.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%30.1–34.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%37.2–42.2 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%25–28.8 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%11–12.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.5–6.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.5–7.7 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.6–17.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%27.2–33.4 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%75.1–79.5 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68.6–73.3 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.8–90.8 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%75.1–79.4 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%66.4–72.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%74.7–82.8 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%16.2–19.9 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28%25.8–30.4 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%18.4–22.1 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%22.9–27 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Scottsdale
Is Scottsdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scottsdale is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #3 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Scottsdale?
CDC estimates 26.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 29.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Scottsdale?
Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr in Scottsdale, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Scottsdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Scottsdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.1%), 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 Scottsdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scottsdale.
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.