Photo: derivative work: AFBorchert AZ_264_Second_Mesa_2006_09_08.jpg: Reinhard Schön (original photograph) and Andreas F. Borchert (postprocessing) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Second Mesa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Second Mesa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Second Mesa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Second Mesa
Smoking is more common in Second Mesa
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.3%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Second Mesa
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (20.4%), 3 times the Arizona rate. No reliable transportation (23.8% vs 8.7%) and food insecurity (39.8% vs 15.8%) are higher too. 32.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 50 miles from Second Mesa
The closest emergency room is Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, 50 miles away in a straight line. And 23.8% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.7% across Arizona. Getting care ↓
More Second Mesa adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (48.2%, vs 31.5% across Arizona). The biggest difference is vision loss: 13.4% vs 5.5%. Disability ↓
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 Second Mesa’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.8% of Second Mesa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Second Mesa
No hospital or community health center in Second Mesa 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 Second Mesa; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Second Mesa adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Second Mesa adults…
Second Mesa runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Second Mesa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Second Mesa adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Second Mesa runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Second Mesa 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.
Second Mesa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shongopovi | D− | 46.6% | 22.1% | 33.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Second Mesa
Why doesn’t Second Mesa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Second Mesa.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Second Mesa.
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.