Murray Springs Clovis Site · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0On CDC estimates, Sierra Vista is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Sierra Vista beats Arizona on 2 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sierra Vista. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sierra Vista
What’s behind Sierra Vista’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sierra Vista is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #43 of 140 in Arizona. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 86% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 55%.
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). Sierra Vista’s median household income is $70,291; among the 10,533 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 91%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Sierra Vista adults…
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Care in and near Sierra Vista
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
157 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sierra Vista adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Sierra Vista adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Sierra Vista 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.
11.3% of Sierra Vista adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Sierra Vista and the towns around it
Sierra Vista has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | B+ | 29.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | B+ | 29.6% | 13% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Huachuca City | C+ | 32.8% | 14.3% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Whetstone | C | 33.7% | 16% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sierra Vista adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sierra Vista
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sierra Vista is better than Arizona on 2 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Sierra Vista’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sierra Vista | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.9–21 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–14.9 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.5 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%24.6–33.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.5–12.2 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34%31–37 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.9–40.3 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.5–29.4 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%8–9.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.7–13.9 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%18.9–24.7 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.8–17.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.4–38.7 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%70.4–76.8 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%56.5–63 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.4–85.8 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.2–76.4 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%58–66.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.7%58.5–72.7 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.9–23.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%26.7–34.1 | 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 | 14.6%12.7–16.5 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.2–9.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.8–12.8 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%29.1–35.5 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.9–14.8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.8–15.8 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.8 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Sierra Vista
Is Sierra Vista a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sierra Vista is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #43 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sierra Vista?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 33.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sierra Vista?
Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Sierra Vista’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sierra Vista have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.3%), 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 Sierra Vista more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sierra Vista.
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.