Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Shumway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shumway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shumway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shumway
COPD, cancer and stroke run high in Shumway
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Shumway runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Shumway is insured
Only 8.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. Checkups ↓
Fewer Shumway adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Arizona. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Shumway’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shumway adults…
Shumway runs above AZ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shumway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Shumway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Care in and near Shumway
No hospital or community health center in Shumway 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 Shumway; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Shumway adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Shumway 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.
Shumway and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor | B+ | 32.5% | 10.2% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shumway adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Shumway
Why doesn’t Shumway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shumway.
What hospital is closest to Shumway?
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Shumway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shumway.
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.