Where So-Hi residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for So-Hi, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for So-Hi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in So-Hi
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in So-Hi
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.3%), more than twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), about twice the Arizona rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, So-Hi runs above Arizona on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More So-Hi adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.5%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in So-Hi
22.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.4% across Arizona (about twice the Arizona rate). 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 So-Hi’s likely range.
Out of every 100 So-Hi adults…
So-Hi runs above AZ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
So-Hi is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in So-Hi as about how healthy they are.
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.
Care in and near So-Hi
No hospital or community health center in So-Hi 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 So-Hi; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of So-Hi adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How So-Hi adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 So-Hi 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.
19.2% of So-Hi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
So-Hi and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | C− | 35.1% | 17.5% | 21.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of So-Hi adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in So-Hi
Why doesn’t So-Hi have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for So-Hi.
What hospital is closest to So-Hi?
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City, 25.4 miles in a straight line from So-Hi’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near So-Hi?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Kingman Clinic in Kingman, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in So-Hi.
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.