Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Somerton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Somerton differs from Arizona on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Somerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Somerton
Making ends meet is harder in Somerton
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.9%), about twice the Arizona rate. Housing insecurity (25.9% vs 12%) and utility shut-off threats (14.1% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 24% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in Somerton has no health insurance
31.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. Checkups ↓
More Somerton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.2%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. 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 Somerton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Somerton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Somerton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #114 of 140 in Arizona. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Somerton’s median household income is $74,015; among the 10,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Somerton compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.5% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24% of Somerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Keeping up with care
Share of Somerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Somerton adults…
Somerton runs below AZ on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Somerton residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Somerton
1 community health center in Somerton, 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 Somerton; ≈ 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).
How Somerton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Somerton runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Somerton 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.
Somerton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton | C | 40.8% | 14.8% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Somerton adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Somerton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Somerton is better than Arizona on 5 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Somerton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Somerton | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.8%27.4–34.6 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.9 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.2 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%35.3–46.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13–16.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27–33.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29.2–35.8 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.8%16.6–21 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%15.1–21.6 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.8–14.8 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%28.2–36.5 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.1–18.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.1–41 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 31.2%26.5–36.1 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.3%66.4–73.9 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.6%43.2–50.1 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.1%76.1–81.7 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%66.6–72.7 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 43.4%38.7–48 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.5%59.5–74.6 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.6%15–20.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30.5–39.6 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.3%26.4–34.6 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.9%29.1–38.5 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.9%22.3–29.6 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.1%12.2–16.3 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.2%13–17.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24%20.2–27.9 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%31.5–39.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.2–18.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.9%16.5–21.5 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.4–11 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Somerton
Is Somerton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Somerton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #114 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Somerton?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 46.3%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Somerton?
Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Somerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Somerton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 26.5–36.1%), 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 Somerton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Somerton.
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.