James M. Flake House · Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Snowflake is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Snowflake differs from Arizona on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Snowflake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Snowflake
What’s behind Snowflake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Snowflake is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #48 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 83% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). Snowflake’s median household income is $76,174; among the 10,820 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Snowflake adults…
Snowflake runs above AZ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Snowflake
No hospital or community health center in Snowflake 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 Snowflake; ≈ 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.
28 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Snowflake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Snowflake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Snowflake runs above Arizona.
3 in 10 Snowflake 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.
10.4% of Snowflake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Snowflake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Snowflake adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Snowflake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Snowflake is better than Arizona on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Snowflake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Snowflake | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.7–20.7 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.3 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%28.5–37.1 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%32.4–38.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.7–37.6 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%25.1–30 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%6.9–9.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.4%20.8–28.2 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.7–15 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%17–23.2 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%28.5–37.1 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.2–11.6 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67.7–74.1 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.1%54.7–61.4 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.6–84.8 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.7–77 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.8%53.5–61.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.8%60.8–74 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.6–25.1 | 19.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%27.3–34.1 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%23–29.4 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.3–15.8 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9–12.3 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.6–12.5 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%28.4–35.5 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.7–17.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.6 | 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 Snowflake
Is Snowflake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Snowflake is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #48 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Snowflake?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 37.1%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Snowflake?
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Snowflake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Snowflake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.6%), 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 Snowflake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Snowflake.
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.