Where Solomon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Solomon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Solomon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Solomon
Making ends meet is harder in Solomon
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.6%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Housing insecurity (17.7% vs 12%) and utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 7.2%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
More Solomon adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.5%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Solomon has no health insurance
23% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. Checkups ↓
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 Solomon’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of Solomon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Solomon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Solomon adults…
Solomon runs below AZ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Solomon
No hospital or community health center in Solomon 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 Solomon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Solomon adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Solomon 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.
Solomon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Solomon adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Solomon
Why doesn’t Solomon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Solomon.
What hospital is closest to Solomon?
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Solomon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Solomon?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Canyonlands Healthcare - Safford Integrated in Safford, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Solomon.
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.